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Performing shoulder arthrography without image converters in the field of orthopedic accident surgery

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This paper describes a method by which a shoulder arthrography may be carried out without the aid of fluoroscopy. To provide all patients with the best therapy possible, one should be able to perform arthrographies without having to own an image intensifier. The process of mixing a radiopaque substance with a local anesthetic agent combined with air will in itself dissolve existing adhesions during the tapping of the joint, as a result of which this diagnostic procedure will turn into therapy. In cases of extensive lacerations of the joint capsule, it is not possible to obtain a clear outline of the intra-articular structures, but on the other hand we shall frequently meet with a diffuse outflow of the mixture into the surrounding musculature. No allergic reactions to the radiopaque substance were observed.

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Die Arbeit zeigt eine Methode der Schulterarthrographie, wenn keine Fernsehbildverstärkeranlage vorhanden ist. Um die Patienten einer besseren Behandlung zuführen zu können, sollte auch ohne Bildfernsehverstärkeranlage die Arthrographie durchgeführt werden. Allein das Vermischen des Röntgenkontrastmittels mit der örtlichen Betäubung und Luft löst während der Punktion des Gelenkes schon vorhandene Verklebungen, wodurch die diagnostische Methode zur Therapie wird. Bei größeren Zerreißungen der Kapsel findet man keine deutliche Darstellung intraartikulärer Strukturen, sondern oft ein breites Ausfließen des Gemisches in die umgebene Muskulatur. Allergische Reaktionen auf das Röntgenkontrastmittel sind nicht aufgetreten.

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Dedicated to Professor H. Rettig, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

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Heberling, F., Bickel, W. Performing shoulder arthrography without image converters in the field of orthopedic accident surgery. Arch. Orth. Traum. Surg. 100, 123–126 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00462349

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