Ultrasound examination of the knee is particularly useful in the detection of synovitis, early degenerative changes within the articular cartilage of the femoral condyles, calcifications within the articular cartilage layer and menisci, bursitis, and popliteal cysts. Also, important anatomical information about the structural integrity of the supporting tissues around the knee can be obtained by ultrasound in patients presenting with 'knee pain'. We review the available evidence about the use of ultrasound in knee examination, provide information on the technical equipment and scanning methods and discuss the still controversial issues.
Ultrasound imaging for the rheumatologist IV. Ultrasonography of the knee / G., Meenagh; Iagnocco, Annamaria; E., Filippucci; L., Riente; A., Delle Sedie; S., Bombardieri; Valesini, Guido; W., Grassi. - In: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY. - ISSN 0392-856X. - STAMPA. - 24:4(2006), pp. 357-360.
Ultrasound imaging for the rheumatologist IV. Ultrasonography of the knee
IAGNOCCO, Annamaria;VALESINI, Guido;
2006
Abstract
Ultrasound examination of the knee is particularly useful in the detection of synovitis, early degenerative changes within the articular cartilage of the femoral condyles, calcifications within the articular cartilage layer and menisci, bursitis, and popliteal cysts. Also, important anatomical information about the structural integrity of the supporting tissues around the knee can be obtained by ultrasound in patients presenting with 'knee pain'. We review the available evidence about the use of ultrasound in knee examination, provide information on the technical equipment and scanning methods and discuss the still controversial issues.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
