Advantages of ultrasound Ultrasound is an excellent screening test to evaluate the painful shoulder. Often, shoulder pain comes from the soft tissues around the shoulder joint, such as the tendons and the subacromial bursa[1], which can be readily seen and evaluated during an ultrasound examination. Ultrasound is a safe technology that is based on sound…
Disorders around the ankle are common, both as acute injuries and chronic disorders. Various imaging modalities are available to evaluate the ankle, including X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound. Ultrasound has the advantage of providing a dynamic assessment of the ligaments and tendons[1]. Achilles tendon rupture The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. It…
Overview Hip pain is a common complaint with many causes. The two most common causes of pain around the hip are the hip joint itself (most commonly wear and tear), and inflammation of the greater trochanteric bursa at the side of the hip. The hip joint is deeply located in the groin area. Only the…