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Review examination protocols and anatomy before or during scanning. Follow probe positions and identify anatomical structures in the ultrasound image.
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Jakub Jacisko, MD, PhD
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Try the shoulder examination protocol
Choose a view, then drag the slider to compare the ultrasound image with its labeled anatomy.
Drag the slider to reveal the labeled anatomy
TM and tm are the main anterior bony landmarks. The LHBB runs between them in the bicipital groove, a common location for detectable fluid because the tendon sheath communicates with the glenohumeral joint. In this view, also assess the subscapularis tendon, superficial deltoid layer, and fluid amount (physiologic versus synovitis).
b: long head of biceps tendon, TM: greater tubercle, tm: lesser tubercle.
More examination protocols
The app guides you step by step through 9 more examination protocols, from probe position to labeled anatomy:
- Median nerve
- Radial nerve
- Suprascapular nerve
- Sciatic nerve
- Common peroneal nerve
- Ulnar nerve
- Axillary nerve
- Musculocutaneous nerve
- Tibial nerve
Video example
See the examination in practice
Watch Dr. Jakub Jacisko demonstrate an ultrasound examination of the shoulder.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound education for clinical practice
Examination protocols
Follow examination protocols for individual joints and regions, with probe positions, anatomical landmarks, and illustrated ultrasound examples.
Anatomical illustrations
Compare ultrasound and anatomical images side by side during the examination. Check which structure you are looking at and how it should appear on screen.
On your phone, tablet, or computer
On your phone between patients, on a tablet in the examination room, or on your computer at home. Available for iOS, Android, and web.
Jakub Jacisko, MD, PhD
Specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. He works in Prague at the Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Motol University Hospital. He also works at Pavel Kolar's Center for movement medicine. His clinical and academic focus is musculoskeletal sonography and dynamic ultrasound examination methods.
- 10+ peer-reviewed publications in MSK sonography
- Ultrasound teaching for medical students and physicians
- Currently preparing for board certification in Pain Medicine
Built for clinicians who use ultrasound
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Radiology
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Sports Medicine
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Physiotherapy
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Start with the shoulder protocol
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