Shoulder Ultrasound

Discomfort and pain in the shoulder can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making simple, everyday activities difficult to manage.

In the field of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Shoulder Ultrasound is a powerful tool for providing highly accurate diagnoses and designing personalized therapeutic solutions for patients with shoulder problems.

What pathologies can be diagnosed with Shoulder Ultrasound?

Shoulder Ultrasound can diagnose a range of pathologies in the tendons, bursae, joints, and muscles of the shoulder.

Pathologies of the shoulder tendons

Shoulder Ultrasound allows for the detection of conditions in the tendons of the rotator cuff, such as:

Tendonitis
Calcific Tendonitis
Tendon Tears (subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor tendons)

Additionally, Shoulder Ultrasound can diagnose tendinopathy, bursitis, or tendon tears of the of the long head of the biceps.

Joint and Bursa Pathologies of the Shoulder

With Shoulder Ultrasound, fluid collection can be identified in the following areas:

Subacromial-subdeltoid bursa
Subcoracoid bursa
Glenohumeral joint

In cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis, ultrasound is crucial for diagnosing synovitis in the shoulder joint.

Muscle Pathologies of the Shoulder

In addition to tendons and joints, Shoulder Ultrasound effectively detects conditions affecting the muscles, such as:

Muscle atrophy
Muscle tears
Tumors

What are the advantages of Shoulder Ultrasound compared to other imaging methods?

Shoulder Ultrasound has some significant advantages compared to other imaging methods.

Dynamic Testing: In contrast to other imaging methods, Shoulder Ultrasound allows for dynamic testing during the examination. This means that the examination can be conducted while the patient performs specific movements, which is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Frozen Shoulder or Impingement Syndrome.
Patient-Friendly Examination: Shoulder Ultrasound is a safe and non-invasive examination. It is suitable for all patients as it does not involve the administration of intravenous drugs, magnetic resonance coordination, or exposure to ionizing radiation.
Possibility of Injectable Therapy: When indicated, after diagnosing the condition, Ultrasound-Guided injectable therapy can be administered.

How is Shoulder Ultrasound performed, and what preparation does it require?

Shoulder Ultrasound is a simple and painless examination that does not require any preparation from the patient’s part. During the ultrasound, the doctor applies gel to the shoulder area and examines it with the ultrasound transducer.

The patient remains seated during the examination and performs various shoulder movements as explained by the doctor for dynamic testing. The Shoulder Ultrasound examination lasts approximately 20 minutes.

Testimonials

I visited Ms. Plagou for a health problem I had with my right Achilles tendon. I congratulate her for her scientific expertise and her unique approach with patients. I thank her very much, and she deserves many congratulations, as do her polite associates.

Nestoras N.
As a surgeon I must simply say, UNBELIEVABLE!! Within 15 minutes I was completely rid of the intense discomfort in my shoulder that had been bothering me for several years. My shoulder feels as it was 10 years ago. Zero pain, incredibly free movement. Congratulations, Mrs. Plagou.

Dr. Dimitrios Alexopoulos
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Athena Plagou. With the Barbotage method she applied, she relieved me from terrible pains I had been suffering from for several months due to calcifications in my shoulder.

Before I learned about Dr. Plagou, I had tried cortisone injections, hyaluronic acid injections, and anti-inflammatory medications. Unfortunately, nothing yielded results.

I underwent the Βarbotage procedure in her clinic, very easily and painlessly. When it was over, I had stopped feeling any pain, and it has been three years since then without the slightest discomfort.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Mary P.
State-of-the-art clinic and equipment, exceptional doctor with extensive experience and impressive specialization.

Eirini D.
Ms. Plagou is an excellent scientist with accurate diagnoses, distinguished in her field, and an exceptional person at the same time. She deserves congratulations!

Dr. Chrysovalantou Souhlaki
I had been suffering from Calcific Tendonitis in my left shoulder for over three months, resulting in severe pain. Before I learned about Ms. Plagou, I had tried anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physiotherapy, all without success, and I was on the verge of serious surgery with doubtful outcomes.

I underwent Barbotage in her clinic very easily, quickly, and painlessly. As soon as the brief procedure was over, my pain ceased, I slept well, and I quickly resumed all my activities.

I want to thank Ms. Plagou both for the impeccable handling of my problem stemming from her excellent scientific training, as well as for her kindness and friendly demeanor.

Zoe K.
I am very grateful to Dr. Athena Plagou. With her high specialization and professionalism, she accurately diagnosed and successfully treated the tendonitis I suffered from in both of my shoulders.

Other specialists I had consulted previously had suggested arthroscopy, which I did not want to undergo due to my age (86) and because the treatment was not guaranteed.

With the special method used by Dr. Plagou, the fluid causing the pain was absorbed, and the pain was immediately relieved without recurrence for the past four months. Besides her high specialization and effectiveness, Dr. Plagou is also very friendly and fully explains to patients the cause of the problem and the treatment process. Her assistant is also very friendly and efficient. Sincere thanks again.

Nikos K.
Her experience, her thoroughness and her love for what she does make her one of a kind. My daughter suffered for months with pain in her wrist. Having visited several orthopedists, having done magnetic resonance imaging and x-rays, only Mrs. Plagou found that she had fluid in her wrist and referred us to a pediatric rheumatologist.

I recommend her. Her assistant is also extremely helpful and kind.

Katerina A.
I want to publicly thank my colleague Athena Plagou for her immediate and effective intervention to treat the problem in my shoulder. The Barbotage method she applied, and in which she is specialized, quickly relieved me from the painful symptoms of Calcific Tendonitis. The return to my daily routine was immediate.

Dr. Vicky Bizimi
For 4 months, I suffered from terrible pain that extended from my shoulder to my wrist, making every movement difficult. I underwent various treatments without any results.

Finally, I visited Ms. Plagou. After an ultrasound, she told me that my condition was treatable. She performed fluid aspiration and injected anti-inflammatory medication into the shoulder joint.

Two days later, the pain completely subsided, and I truly couldn't believe that my hand had fully recovered. I am extremely satisfied with the result and overall with how informative the doctor was and how kind and helpful her assistants were.

Yolanda B.