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Ultrasonography of the Lower Extremity

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Ultrasonography of the Lower Extremity

Abstract

Ultrasonography is a useful imaging tool for various soft tissue and joint pathologies affecting the lower extremity. This article reviews the normal sonographic appearance of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, bone, and cartilage. The ultrasound imaging appearance of various pathologic conditions affecting the hip, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle,and foot are illustrated. The advantages of ultrasonography are highlighted.

Authors

Finlay K; Friedman L

Journal

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 245–275

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

July 1, 2006

DOI

10.1016/j.ocl.2006.03.002

ISSN

0030-5898

Associated Experts

Karen Finlay

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

Lawrence Friedman

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 3202 Clinical sciences

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Bursitis Calcinosis Humans Lower Extremity Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Peripheral Nerves Rupture Ultrasonography Wounds and Injuries

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