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Figure 5.2 Ultrasound is used to help diagnose soft tissue injuries

Uses of ultrasonography

Ultrasonography is used:

• to assess the severity and extent of tendon and ligament injuries

• to assess tendon and ligament damage when swelling of the area makes identification of
these structures by palpation difficult

• to monitor healing of tendon and ligament injuries

• to detect inflammation of a tendon sheath or joint capsule – there is usually more
synovial fluid than normal and the sheath or capsule may appear thickened

• to detect adhesions between tendons or within a tendon sheath

• for assessment of bone surfaces, cartilage and joint capsules
• for detection of bone fragments and fractures