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KMID : 1195520120050020123
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Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
2012 Volume.5 No. 2 p.123 ~ p.129
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Ultrasonography of the Elbow Joint
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Kim Chul-Hong
Lee Myung-Jin
Kang Min-Soo
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Abstract
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The purpose of this article is review about the use of ultrasonography in the evaluation of the elbow joint. Ultrasonography has several key advantages in elbow joint, including easy assessment of target structure in elbow joint and ability to perform real time dynamic examination and to compare with opposite site. Ultrasonography is easy available to visualize abnormalities affecting tendons, muscles, ligaments, bursae, and occult fractures around the elbow joint and also allows accurate assessment of ulnar nerve in cubital tunnel. The role of ultrasonography will increase further with regards to evaluation of soft-tissue abnormalities of the elbow joint.
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KEYWORD
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Elbow joint, Ultrasonography
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