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Erosions on ultrasound

Erosions on ultrasound

Erosions on ultrasound

Ultrasound in Rheumatology: Erosions on ultrasound Dr Qasim Akram, Consultant Rheumatologist Erosions are described as an intra-articular discontinuity of the bony surface seen in 2 perpendicular planes. Ultrasound is up to seven times more sensitive at picking up...
Knee lipohaemarthrosis..keep your eyes peeled!

Knee lipohaemarthrosis..keep your eyes peeled!

Ultrasound Case Study Knee joint effusion on ultrasound…interpret for clinical insights! Clinical examination and history A patient was recently referred for evaluation of the integrity of the extensor mechanism of the knee  – patella and quads tendon, and...
Tibialis Anterior tenosynovitis

Tibialis Anterior tenosynovitis

Ultrasound Case Study Tibialis anterior tenosynovitis and tendinopathy Clinical examination and history This patient was referred for an ultrasound to further evaluate a lump on the anterior aspect of the ankle. The patient was in their 60s. On examination there was a...
MSK ultrasound –  a discussion

MSK ultrasound – a discussion

MSK Ultrasound – A discussion on its use… Stuart Wildman, Extended Scope Physiotherapist Why are we banging on about MSK Ultrasound all the time?!..why are we excited by it? and what does it add to our clinical practice? This is obviously a very broad...
Optimise your image..practice those probe skills!

Optimise your image..practice those probe skills!

Optimise your image..practice those probe skills! Stuart Wildman, MSK Sonographer and Extended Scope Physiotherapist The first part of integrating ultrasound into your clinical practice involves the ability to be able to create a high quality ultrasound image. This...