Ultrasound allows immediate evaluation of periarticular soft tissues, both statically and dynamically. Following structures can be evaluated: biceps tendon, rotator cuff muscles and tendons, subacromial bursa, AC joint, coracoacromial ligament, soft tissues mass, calcifications, some bony defects, etc.

Position of the patient:

Patient is seated in front of the examiner. The upper extremity is in the neutral position, but the position can be varied in order to perform dynamic testing or for better visualization of certain parts of the muscles.