The ABER (Abduction and External Rotation) view in MRI is a specialized imaging sequence used primarily in shoulder MR arthrography to evaluate the glenohumeral joint and surrounding structures under stress.

An additional sequence with the patient’s arm ABducted and Externally Rotated (i.e., the so-called “ABER view”) has been shown to be useful not only in clarifying equivocal findings, but also in making diagnoses that may not be readily visible on a routine MR arthrography exam (1, 2).

Apr 2, 2012 · The abduction external rotation (ABER) view is excellent for assessing the anteroinferior labrum at the 3-6 o'clock position, where most labral tears are located. In the ABER position the inferior glenohumeral ligament is stretched resulting in tension on the anteroinferior labrum, allowing intra-articular contrast to get between the labral ...

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Nov 23, 2012 · In this article, we review the technique and normal anatomy of the ABER view and provide examples of several abnormalities for which the ABER view is helpful in diagnosing. After conventional MR sequences are performed, the patient is repositioned in ABER with the hand placed behind the head or neck and the elbow flexed (Fig. 1A).

Oct 25, 2019 · The ABER position relates to MR arthrography of the shoulder joint and is a mnemonic for AB duction and E xternal R otation. In this position, labral tears are made conspicuous by tightening the inferior glenohumeral labroligamentous complex (which are also the most important glenohumeral ligaments in preventing shoulder instability).

As mentioned above, the ABER view is best used to evaluate subtle non-displaced anteroinferior labral injuries such as a Perthes lesion. In the ABER view (Figure 39), a clear contrast filled tear can be seen involving the anteroinferior labrum, assisted by the traction placed on the tissue.

May 29, 2024 · Indications for MR arthrography of the shoulder include chronic shoulder instability, multidirectional instability, microinstability or suspected labral and/or biceps pulley injury.

The ABER view is an excellent tool for detecting subtle soft tissue pathology of the anteroinferior labrum and rotator cuff and is strongly advocated for all contrast-enhanced imaging of the shoulder. S houlder magnetic reso-nance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard imaging modality for evaluating soft tissue in the shoulder joint.

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