Ultrasound – Lateral Hip

Posted on 04 December 2010. Tags: , , , , , ,

Transducer: SonoSite linear probe [or a C60 (curved) if larger patient]

Structures visualized:

  • Greater trochanter
  • Gluteus medius
  • Gluteus minimus
  • Greater trochanteric bursa (visible if the patient has bursitis)
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Ultrasound – Hip Joint

Posted on 04 December 2010. Tags: , , , , , ,

Transducer: SonoSite C60 (curved)

Structures visualized:

  • Acetabulum
  • Femoral head
  • Femoral neck
  • Femoral shaft
  • Joint capsule and cartilage
  • Femoral joint space — injection site
  • Femoral artery and vein
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