title: [Ultrasound of extremity lesions caused by birth trauma].
abstract: With regard to injuries of the extremities caused by birth trauma, ultrasound allows simultaneous direct evaluation of the surface of osseous elements and of cartilaginous and soft-tissue structures as well. Thus, not only fractures, but also concomitant articular fluid collections, respectively haematomas and/or dislocation of an epiphysis are demonstrated in their initial extent and in their course of healing. Additionally, closed repositions, for instance of a displaced epiphysis, can be exactly monitored by ultrasound. A reduced number of roentgenograms as well as renunciation of other imaging modalities are the consequence. Own experiences in 4 patients with birth trauma to the humerus confirm the high validity of ultrasound in this area as well.
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinikum Rudolf Virchow, Wedding.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Riebel
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nasir
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001946:Breech Presentation; D004420:Dystocia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004839:Epiphyses, Slipped / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
vernacular_title: Sonographie geburtstraumatischer Extremitätenläsionen.