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Revision as of 16:25, 7 January 2015

Background

Ultrasound of soft tissue and musculoskeletal structures can be helpful in diagnosing conditions without needing x-ray, CT, or other imaging modalities

Types and Uses

Ultrasound: Soft tissue

  1. Cellulitis
  2. Abscess
  3. Foreign bodies

Ultrasound: Bone

  1. Fractures

Ultrasound: Tendons

  1. Ruptures

Ultrasound: Joint

  1. Effusion
  2. Dislocation
  3. Gout