Comparison of Ultrasound and MRI for the Diagnosis of Glenohumeral Dysplasia in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy

Conclusions:
Measurements on MRI and ultrasound were reliable, with measured bias. The poor agreement between measurements on MRI and ultrasound calls into question the validity of using ultrasonography as a stand-alone modality in the evaluation of glenohumeral dysplasia. MRI remains the gold standard for fully evaluating the glenohumeral joint. The clinical role of ultrasonography may be that of a screening tool or a way of evaluating joint reduction in real time.

Level of Evidence:
Diagnostic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - January 17, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Donohue, K. W., Little, K. J., Gaughan, J. P., Kozin, S. H., Norton, B. D., Zlotolow, D. A. Tags: Pediatrics Scientific Articles Source Type: research