Limb fractures: ultrasound imaging features

US, a non-irradiating imaging modality, is complementary to radiographs in the evaluation of limb fractures. US may in some cases demonstrate or suggest the presence of a fracture without corresponding abnormality on radiographs, or confirm or exclude a possible fracture detected on radiographs. Kno...

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Published in:Journal de radiologie 2008-05, Vol.89 (5 Pt 1), p.557-563
Main Authors: Haddad-Zebouni, S, Abi Khalil, S, Roukos, S, Menassa-Moussa, L, Smayra, T, Aoun, N, Ghossain, M
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Arm Bones - diagnostic imaging
Arm Bones - injuries
Carpal Bones - diagnostic imaging
Carpal Bones - injuries
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Hematoma - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Periosteum - diagnostic imaging
Periosteum - injuries
Ultrasonography
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Summary:US, a non-irradiating imaging modality, is complementary to radiographs in the evaluation of limb fractures. US may in some cases demonstrate or suggest the presence of a fracture without corresponding abnormality on radiographs, or confirm or exclude a possible fracture detected on radiographs. Knowledge of the US features of fractures is necessary. In this article, the different direct and indirect US findings of fractures will be reviewed, with radiographic correlation. Direct findings include cortical discontinuity or irregularity. Indirect findings include subperiosteal or juxtaphyseal hematoma suggesting cortical or physeal fractures respectively.
ISSN:0221-0363
DOI:10.1016/S0221-0363(08)71481-1