Our latest edition of the MSK Ultrasound Book 2021 (first edition 2005) is characterized by precise sonoanatomy.
The gold standard is the anatomy and histology. Another strength is the implemented arthroscopy atlas with correlation to high-resolution ultrasound.
Our MSUS…
Gout: The video shows a petri dish of immune cells eating (phagocytosis) uric acid crystals.
Film by: Eivind Samstad, CEMIR, Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research, NTNU
Scoring ultrasound synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis: a EULAROMERACT ultrasound taskforce— Part 1: definition and development of a standardised, consensus-based scoring system
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The sinus tarsi approach may be used as an alternative technique to perform sonographically guided PSTJ injections when clinically appropriate.
Sonographically Guided Posterior Subtalar Joint Injections via the Sinus Tarsi Approach - Smith - 2015 - Journal of Ultrasound in…
AITFL
The AITFL consists of at least 3-4 parts
1 proximal accessory band
2 primary bands (as shown in the ultrasound image, superficial (sp) and deep (dp) part
3 distal accessory band (Basset Ligament)
The double contour (DC) sign in gout and CPPD has different dynamic behaviour. In gout the superficial margin moves together with the subchondral bone (DC sign), whereas in CPPD it moves in the opposite direction (pseudo DC sign).
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The term popliteofibular ligament should be abandoned based on the anatomic terminology, and the term "fibular insertion of the popliteus muscle" should be used instead.
Focus on the labrum:
Shoulder:
Anatomical, functional and biomechanical review of the glenoid labrum
Hip:
Sonoarthrography of the Hip Labrum: Ultrasound Evaluation
Skills in Rheumatology
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This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access
Presents a comprehensive approach for managing rheumatology patients
Demonstrates easy musculoskeletal examination techniques
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LUCL
The lateral ulnar collateral ligament: Anatomical and structural study for clinical application in the diagnosis and treatment of elbow lateral ligament injuries
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Inflammation and thickening of the Achilles tendon in a patient after therapy with ciprofloxacin, posterior longitudinal incision in Power-Doppler mode (video 1), B-Flow mode (video 2), low frequency use for additional imaging of the ankle joint and the subtalar joint
Ultrasound-guided injection of the achilles paratenon: A cadaveric investigation
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Vincenzo Ricci et al. Foot Ankle Surg. 2024.
What a great work!
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