03 September 2024 : Review article
Ultrasound Imaging in Diagnosis and Management of Lower Limb Injuries: A Comprehensive Review
Krystian Maruszczak
1ABCDEF*, Maciej Kochman 1ACDEF, Tomasz Madej 2CDE, Piotr Gawda 3ADEG
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945413
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945413
Introduction
Muscle Structure and Ultrasonographic Imaging
US Imaging of Lower-Limb Muscle Injuries
Tendon Structure and Ultrasonographic Imaging
US Imaging of Lower-Limb Tendon Injuries
Ligament Structure and Ultrasonographic Imaging
US Imaging of Lower-Limb Ligament Injuries
US Imaging of Other Lower-Limb Injuries
Future Directions
Conclusions
References
Figure 3 A complete rupture of the gracilis muscle belly in acrobatic athlete performing splits. Software: Software: Ultrasound machine: Philips IU 22 with linear probe L12–5.