[Usefulness of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in a University Department of Radiology].

The excellent architectural analysis of muscles, tendons and nerves, the dynamic assessment of theses structures and the easy comparison with the controlateral side explain the usefulness of ultrasonography in the assessment of many musculoskeletal diseases. This technique also represents a pleasant way to learn the musculoskeletal anatomy and allows a better understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system. Finally, musculoskeletal ultrasonography is more and more used in clinical and fundamental research studies.