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ReviewMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2024

Ultrasound Imaging in Diagnosis and Management of Lower Limb Injuries: A Comprehensive Review.

Krystian Maruszczak, Maciej Kochman, Tomasz Madej, Piotr Gawda

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Review in Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Krystian MaruszczakDepartment of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland.ORCID 0009-0008-1759-6601
Maciej KochmanDepartment of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-0174-7133
Tomasz MadejDepartment of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-9973-7058
Piotr GawdaDepartment of Sports Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-0265-9960

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Medical imaging tests are widely used to diagnose a broad spectrum of lower-limb injuries. Among these modalities, ultrasound (US) imaging has gained significant traction as a valuable diagnostic instrument for assessing conditions primarily affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. However, there are important dilemmas related to the indications and possibilities of US in lower-limb injuries. Conflicting findings and approaches raise questions regarding the validity, accuracy, and usefulness of the US in that area. This narrative review attempts to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding US imaging of lower-limb injuries. The study provides a detailed discussion of the existing literature and contemporary insights on the diagnosis of lower-limb injuries using US examination, and draws attention to the role of the US in interventional procedures and monitoring of the healing process. The characteristics of normal muscles, tendons, and ligaments in US imaging are presented, along with the most commonly documented conditions affecting these tissues. Furthermore, the benefits and justifications for employing US in interventional procedures are discussed, ranging from platelet-rich plasma injections to physiotherapeutic treatments like percutaneous electrolysis. The study was further augmented with US pictures depicting various lower-limb injuries, mainly affecting young athletes. This article aims to review the role of US imaging in the diagnosis and management of common lower-limb injuries.

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Lower ExtremityUltrasonographyHumansLeg InjuriesLigaments

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