title: Ultrasound of the thigh: focal, compartmental, or comprehensive examination?
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Ultrasound of the thigh presents unique challenges because of the size and length of multiple structures, including tendons, muscles, nerves, and vessels. Those performing ultrasound can use a focal approach, a comprehensive approach, or a compartmental and flexible approach.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This article illustrates and summarizes our approach to ultrasound of the thigh, including unique anatomy, artifacts, and common abnormalities, with an emphasis on the advantages of performing a compartment-based and flexible ultrasound examination.
authors.affiliation: 1 Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, SPC 5030, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
authors.forename: Ricardo Augusto
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lutterbach-Penna
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kalume-Brigido
authors.forename: Yoav
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Morag
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Boon
authors.forename: Jon Arthur
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jacobson
authors.forename: David Paul
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Fessell
mesh_terms: D025981:Hip Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013848:Thigh / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography
keywords: muscle; scanning; technique; tendon; thigh; trauma; ultrasound