Ultrasound of lower limb sports injuries. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Purohit, Neeraj B; King, Leonard J
• Is Part Of: Ultrasound. Volume 23:Number 3(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 149
• Page End: 157
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: Ultrasound -- lower limb -- sports -- injuries; Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Ultrasonography -- Periodicals; 616.0754305
• DOI: 10.1177/1742271X15588809
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-271X

Abstract

Musculoskeletal ultrasound utilises high-frequency linear transducers to produce high-resolution images of soft tissue structures. It is an increasingly useful tool in the assessment of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries; it is relatively cheap, portable and can be used to facilitate targeted injections. In this review paper, we aim to provide a summary on the normal and abnormal appearances of skeletal tissue in the setting of acute and chronic lower limb sporting injuries.