Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Background

Ultrasound of soft tissue and musculoskeletal structures can often be helpful in diagnosing conditions prior to x-ray, CT, or other imaging modalities

Types and Uses

Ultrasound: Soft tissue

• Cellulitis
• Abscess
• Soft tissue foreign body

Ultrasound: Bone

• Fractures

Ultrasound: Tendons

• Tendon rupture

Ultrasound: Joint

• Joint effusion
• Dislocation
• Gout

See Also

• Ultrasound (Main)