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 5 Stress reaction of the metatarsal bone (II metatarsal bone; left limb) – a change preceding a stress fracture. Software: Ultrasound machine: Philips Epic 5G with linear probe L 18–5.