Is it possible to improve the accuracy of injection into the acromio-clavicular joint with the use of ultrasound?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
using ultrasound to locate ac joint and injecting contrast material to ensure that the dye is actually in the joint
ultrasound controlled injection of contrast material into the AC joint followed by standard x-ray
standard x-ray will be taken after the contrast dye has been injected into the joint to see whether it has successfully been placed into the joint.
Time frame: outcome assessed at the time of the injection (1 day)
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