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Introduction to Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound

2007; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 86; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/phm.0b013e31803839ac

1537-7385

Henry L. Lew, Carl P. C. Chen, Tyng‐Guey Wang, Kelvin Chew,

Shoulder Injury and Treatment

With recent advances in computer technology and equipment miniaturization, the clinical application of diagnostic ultrasonography (U/S) has spread across various medical specialties. Diagnostic U/S is attractive in terms of its noninvasiveness, lack of radiation, readiness of use, cost-effectiveness, and its ability to make dynamic examinations possible. Dynamic imaging deserves special emphasis because it is useful in differentiating full-thickness from partial-thickness tendon tears, muscle tears, and tendon and nerve subluxations or dislocations. It is also a quick and easy avenue for side-to-side comparisons. When appropriately used, diagnostic U/S can be considered as an extension of one's physical examination. However, there are limitations of U/S, which will be discussed in this review article. This is part 1 of two articles; this first part will focus on the ultrasound examination of the upper extremity, using selected examples relevant to musculoskeletal medicine. Part 2 will cover common pathologies of the lower extremity.