Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Geyser Sign

Passage of fluid from the glenohumeral joint into the acromioclavicular joint on arthrography is referred to as the geyser sign. It can be seen with chronic rotator cuff tendon tear or after injury of the acromial undersurface during surgery.

References

  • Craig EV. The geyser sign and torn rotator cuff: clinical significance and pathomechanics. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1984 Dec;(191):213-5.
  • Mohana-Borges AV, Chung CB, Resnick D. MR imaging and MR arthrography of the postoperative shoulder: spectrum of normal and abnormal findings. Radiographics. 2004 Jan-Feb;24(1):69-85.

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