Ultrasound Diagnosis of Tendon and Nerve Pathology

Abstract

Ultrasoumd image of tendons and peripheral nerves was described. Sonographic criteria of tendon injury and pathology: dislocation, degenerative changes, ruptures including intratendinous, i.e. longitudinal, partial, total as well as inflammation, tumors and postoperative complications was given. Sonographic peculiarities of diagnosis on injury, compression and constriction of nerve in tunnel osteofibrosis of extremity was presented. Presence of that pathology was confirmed by clinical and electophysiological examination and verified intraoperatively. Ultrasonography may be used for diagnosis of congenital abnormalies, nerve injury and neurogenic tumors. Authors emphasize the importance of participation of experi­enced examiner in interpretation of ultrasonograms.

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