Journal article
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 2006
DOI
10.1016/j.ocl.2006.03.002
ISSN
0030-5898