踝关节肌腱超声检查介绍。

Introduction to ultrasonography of ankle tendons.

作者信息

Burns Patrick, Lee Tara, Vidt Louis

机构信息

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, South Side Hospital, Roesch-Taylor Medical Building, 2100 Jane Street, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA.

出版信息

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2002 Jul;19(3):441-56, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0891-8422(02)00013-7.

DOI:10.1016/s0891-8422(02)00013-7

PMID:12379977

Abstract

Medical technology is constantly improving, giving the physician more options to aid in diagnosis and treatment of ailments. Ultrasound (US) technology is one area that has made great improvements. Increased resolution and availability are two reasons why ultrasound is now being used to image the musculoskeletal system. This article discusses ultrasound technology, instrumentation, basic exam of ankle tendons, and some of the recent uses. The objective is to make the physician aware of this modality and possibly add it to their diagnostic armementarian.

摘要

医学技术在不断进步，为医生提供了更多辅助诊断和治疗疾病的选择。超声（US）技术就是取得了巨大进步的领域之一。分辨率提高和可用性增加是超声现在被用于对肌肉骨骼系统进行成像的两个原因。本文讨论了超声技术、仪器设备、踝关节肌腱的基本检查以及一些近期的应用。目的是让医生了解这种检查方式，并有可能将其纳入他们的诊断手段之中。