title: Ultrasonography in pathological conditions of muscles, tendons and joints.
abstract: The authors discuss the use of ultrasonography in the investigation of pathological condtions of muscles, tendons and joints. The indications and related ultrasonographic findings are presented. The importance of this method is emphasized both as an aid to diagnosis and choice of treatment. Its use in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: University Orthopaedic Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Giannini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lipparini
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Della Villa
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sartoni Galloni
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Calzolari
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D007596:Joints / Q000473:pathology*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000473:pathology; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012421:Rupture; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography