Ultrasound examination of tendons.
This article reviews the type of equipment used in sonography of the tendons, the method of approach in viewing normal tendon anatomy, and the sonographic appearance in pathologic conditions of the tendons. The role of ultrasound in follow-up studies is also emphasized because of its noninvasive nature.
Fornage
B D
BD
Department of Radiology, Institut Jean-Godinot, Reims, France.
Rifkin
M D
MD
D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology*; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography