Guillermo Andres Azulay MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Patrick Omoumi MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Santiago Andres MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andres Zanfardini MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ariel Oscar Vazquez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Eduardo Pablo Eyheremendy MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Postan, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Knowledge of the anatomy and the relations of the coracohumeral ligament (CHL) with surrounding structures are essential to the imaging study of the CHL. 2. MRI and MR arthrography are the imaging techniques of reference to image the CHL. 3. Ultrasound can be a useful technique through a dynamic evaluation.

1. Anatomy: 4 cadaveric specimens were studied with a focus on the relation of the CHL to the surrounding structures (biceps, supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons, subcoracoid fat, acromiocoracoid ligament, subacromial subdeltoid bursa). The position and movement of the CHL in relation to internal and external rotation of the shoulder. 2. High-resolution ultrasound examination technique: positioning; anterior dynamic approach; landmarks (including acoustic shadows); taking advantage of the anisotropy artifact. 3. Clinical Findings / Therapeutic considerations (Adhesive capsulitis, traumatic and microtraumatic lesions), emphasizing the role of imaging.

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Azulay, G, Omoumi, P, Andres, S, Zanfardini, A, Vazquez, A, Eyheremendy, E, Postan, D, Anatomy, Pathology and Imaging of the Coracohumeral Ligament.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012701.html