American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 131, Issue 6, 1047-1048
Copyright © 1978 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Shoulder arthrography as a treatment modality
LA Gilula,
PL Schoenecker,
and
WA Murphy
Some patients undergoing shoulder arthrography with a stiff and painful joint have a small volume capsule or a frozen shoulder. In certain cases when the rotator cuff is intact, the arthrographic procedure has been therapeutic and joint distention has effected a return to normal function. Four such cases are presented.