This scan is available to men from 16 years of age. (See the equivalent scan for women here)
The purpose is to examine the shoulder and rotator cuff for a range of conditions. This includes assessment of the joint, rotator cuff tendons, muscles, ligaments, bursa and soft-tissue swellings.
Common examples for having this ultrasound scan are to investigate the causes of shoulder pain, possible rotator cuff injury or tears, subacromial impingement (SAI), bursitis, calcific tendinosis and degenerative changes such as arthritis.
Using the latest cloud technology, Ultrasound Direct can send your scan images and report to you in seconds using Ultrasound Direct toMOBILE. This secure online service is available with every scan performed in an Ultrasound Direct clinic at no extra cost.
For shoulders please wear a blouse or separates which may need to be removed for the examination.
The opposite side may need to be assessed for comparison.