Linear and curvilinear soft tissue calcification Common causes 1. Arterial —i.e. atherosclerosis. If seen in the hands or feet, this suggests underlying diabetes or hyperparathyroidism (secondary > primary). Calcification can also be seen in aneurysms (e.g. popliteal). 2. Cartilage —i.e.…
Monoarthritis Common 1. Septic arthritis —including tuberculosis. Marked juxtaarticular osteopenia with loss of definition of subchondral bone plate. 2. Trauma —evidence of fracture or lipohaemarthrosis. 3. Osteoarthritis (OA) —marginal osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis and/or cysts, joint space narrowing. Commonly involves weight-bearing…
Introduction Lateral and posterior hip pain may be due to variety of intra- and extraarticular conditions. Ultrasound is a useful image modality for rapid assessment of extraarticular soft tissue abnormalities, many of which are tendon or muscle related. Certain specific…
Introduction The hip region is an area of complex anatomy with numerous vascular, nervous and muscular structures passing between the trunk and the lower extremity. Conditions remote to the hip joint may present as pain in the groin. Clinical examination…