title: Hip ultrasound.
abstract: In newborns, US has an established role in the detection and management of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Later in childhood, when the limping child is a major diagnostic dilemma, US is extremely helpful in the identification of the varied disease processes underlying this condition, as transient synovitis, septic arthritis, Perthes disease and slipped femoral capital epiphysis. In adolescent practicing sporting activities, US is an excellent means to identify apophyseal injures about the pelvic ring, especially when avulsions are undisplaced and difficult-to-see radiographically. Later on, in the adulthood, US is an effective modality to diagnose tendon and muscle injuries about the hip and pelvis, identify effusion or synovitis within the hip joint or its adjacent bursae and guide the treatment of these findings. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the most common pathologic conditions about the hip, in which the contribution of US is relevant for the diagnostic work-up.
authors.affiliation: Radiologia, DISC, Università di Genova, Largo Rosanna Benzi 8, I-16132 Genoa, Italy. carlo.martinoli@libero.it
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Martinoli
authors.forename: Isabella
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Garello
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marchetti
authors.forename: Federigo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Palmieri
authors.forename: Luisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Altafini
authors.forename: Maura
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valle
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tagliafico
mesh_terms: D006615:Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D025981:Hip Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*