Musculoskeletal ultrasound

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: Ligaments and Tendons

1. Ruptures

Ultrasound: Joint

1. Effusion
2. Dislocation
3. Gout