Ultrasound of fracture and bone healing

Authors
Craig, JG Jacobson, JA Moed, BR
Citation
Jg. Craig et al., Ultrasound of fracture and bone healing, RAD CLIN NA, 37(4), 1999, pp. 737
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00338389 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(199907)37:4<737:UOFABH>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
This article reviews the ultrasound appearance of common fractures that may mimic other pathologies. Recent works suggest a role for ultrasound in the assessment of callus formation in delayed union of fractures and following the Ilizarov reconstructive procedures.