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AJR 2000; 175:637-645
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Pictorial Essay

An Illustrated Tutorial of Musculoskeletal Sonography

Part I, Introduction and General Principles

John Lin1, David P. Fessell, John A. Jacobson, William J. Weadock and Curtis W. Hayes

1 All authors: Department of Radiology, The University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., TC 2910, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0326.

Received December 8, 1999; accepted after revision February 10, 2000.

 
Address correspondence to J. Lin.


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Musculoskeletal sonography is a rapidly evolving technique that is gaining popularity for the evaluation and treatment of joint and soft-tissue diseases. Inherent advantages of sonography include accessibility, quick scan time, low cost, multiplanar capability, and the ability to perform dynamic real-time imaging with contralateral comparison. Advances in technology with higher frequency transducers, power Doppler sonography, and extended field-of-view function have facilitated the progressive development of sonography [1,2,3].

One notable drawback of sonography is operator-dependency; the quality and consistency of sonographic studies rely on the expertise of the examiner. Other limitations include a long learning curve and a physician time-intensive examination, particularly for beginners. Musculoskeletal sonography is a widely accepted and available tool in Europe and other parts of the world, in which it is often the principal technique performed for many clinical indications. However, in the United States, sonography is relatively underused because of the wide availability of MR imaging and the small number of training programs offering instruction and experience in musculoskeletal sonography. Additionally, physicians, including radiologists, are often unaware of the potential applications of sonography for the assessment of joint and soft-tissue disease. Sonography offers a cost-effective alternative for imaging musculoskeletal disorders in many situations [1,2,3].

We discuss basic principles, advanced imaging functions, scan artifacts, and general characteristics of key musculoskeletal structures. Subsequent articles will feature abnormalities pertaining to specific joints, and the final installment will focus on musculoskeletal tumors, sonographically guided interventions, and miscellaneous topics. Our intent is to review current accepted clinical applications of musculoskeletal sonography and generate interest in what we believe to be an underused technique. We hope to inspire physicians to consider musculoskeletal sonography as a viable, and frequently primary, option in the assessment of joint and soft-tissue disorders.


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When performing musculoskeletal sonography, the proper equipment is essential to facilitate optimal image quality and diagnostic examinations. In general, the structures examined will be superficial; therefore, high-frequency (>=7-12 MHz) linear array transducers are usually the most appropriate choice. The high resolution attainable allows detailed anatomic depiction of pertinent structures [1]. Proper positioning of the patient is of paramount importance in obtaining high-quality studies. Different sonographic techniques have been described, with the universal goal of optimizing the visualization of structures of interest.


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In this section, we describe the sonographic characteristics of key musculoskeletal structures.

The evaluation of tendon abnormality is the most common clinical indication for musculoskeletal sonography. Whether the tendon is in the shoulder, wrist, or ankle, the sonographic appearance of a normal tendon is fairly uniform. On sonography, tendons should have a fibrillar pattern of parallel hyperechoic lines in the longitudinal plane and a hyperechoic round-to-ovoid shape in the transverse plane [4] (Fig. 1A,1B,1C).



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Fig. 1A. —36-year-old asymptomatic man. Longitudinal (A) and transverse (B) sonograms reveal normal supraspinatus tendon (white arrows). Note hyperechoic cortex of humerus (black arrows), including cortex (arrowheads) of greater tuberosity (GT) in A. Deltoid muscle (D) is overlying supraspinatus tendon. m = medial, a = anterior.

 


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Fig. 1B. —36-year-old asymptomatic man. Longitudinal (A) and transverse (B) sonograms reveal normal supraspinatus tendon (white arrows). Note hyperechoic cortex of humerus (black arrows), including cortex (arrowheads) of greater tuberosity (GT) in A. Deltoid muscle (D) is overlying supraspinatus tendon. m = medial, a = anterior.

 


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Fig. 1C. —36-year-old asymptomatic man. Transverse sonogram reveals normal peroneus brevis (white arrowheads) and peroneus longus (black arrowheads) tendons. Note border between peroneus tendons (arrows) and peroneus brevis muscle (PB). a = anterior, p = posterior, F = fibula.

 

Ligaments have an appearance similar to tendons but are static stabilizers connecting bone to bone. Ligaments can be differentiated from tendons by noting their more compact fibrillar, hyperechoic pattern [1]. Superficial ligaments, such as the anterior talofibular ligament or elbow ulnar collateral ligament (Fig. 2), are readily visualized. Deeper internal ligaments, such as the anterior cruciate ligament, are more difficult to consistently identify.



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Fig. 2. —30-year-old woman without symptoms. Longitudinal sonogram reveals normal ulnar collateral ligament (black arrows) of elbow. Note medial epicondyle (M and white arrows) and proximal ulna (U and arrowheads). d = distal.

 

Normal skeletal muscle shows low- to mid-level echogenicity with hyperechoic fascial planes [1] (Fig. 1A,1B,1C). Partial and complete tears can be characterized on sonography, and the degree of retraction, if any, can be accurately measured. Dynamic imaging with contraction of the affected muscle can sometimes better illustrate the abnormality and provide functional information (Fig. 3A,3B,3C).



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Fig. 3A. —60-year-old man with muscle herniation caused by remote trauma. Longitudinal sonogram of anterolateral lower extremity, in region of focal bulge, reveals herniation of anterior tibial muscle (white arrows) through defect in fascia (black arrows).

 


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Fig. 3B. —60-year-old man with muscle herniation caused by remote trauma. Longitudinal split-screen sonogram obtained in same location as A shows minimal motion of anterior tibial muscle with dynamic imaging between dorsiflexion (left-sided image) and plantar flexion (right-sided image). Note muscle herniation (solid arrows), fascia (open arrows), and small subfascial fluid collection (asterisk).

 


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Fig. 3C. —60-year-old man with muscle herniation caused by remote trauma. Longitudinal split-screen sonogram shows comparison of muscle echotexture between scarred, herniated symptomatic leg (left-sided image) and normal contralateral asymptomatic leg (right-sided image). Note fascia (open arrows) and muscle herniation (solid arrows).

 

Larger peripheral nerves can also be accurately identified on sonography [5]. Normal peripheral nerves typically appear as echogenic fascicular structures and tend to be slightly less echogenic than tendons or ligaments [6] (Fig. 4A,4B). This appearance is somewhat variable depending on the location and orientation of the nerve but can usually be identified by the nerve distribution.



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Fig. 4A. —32-year-old asymptomatic man. Transverse (A) and longitudinal (B) sonograms of carpal tunnel of wrist show normal appearance of median nerve (black arrows) and flexor tendons (white arrows). r = radial, u = ulnar, p = proximal, d = distal.

 


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Fig. 4B. —32-year-old asymptomatic man. Transverse (A) and longitudinal (B) sonograms of carpal tunnel of wrist show normal appearance of median nerve (black arrows) and flexor tendons (white arrows). r = radial, u = ulnar, p = proximal, d = distal.

 

On sonography, the bone cortex appears as an echogenic surface with posterior shadowing (Fig. 1A,1B,1C). Only the superficial surface of the bone can be consistently evaluated on sonography. Radiographically occult fractures can be detected on sonography, seen as a "step off" cortical disruption [1, 7] (Fig. 5).



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Fig. 5. —36-year-old woman with patellar fracture. Longitudinal sonogram shows mildly displaced fracture of patella (arrows) that was not revealed on radiographs of knee. p = proximal, d = distal.

 

A thin hypoechoic rim paralleling the echogenic articular cortical surface represents hyaline cartilage (Figs. 1A,1B,1C and 6). Ongoing research on the potential clinical applications of sonography of fibrocartilage is promising. Sonography may play a more significant role in the assessment of labral and meniscal lesions as technology continues to improve [1] (7 and 8).



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Fig. 6. —80-year-old woman with rotator cuff tear. Transverse sonogram reveals small full-thickness tear (curved arrows) in distal supraspinatus tendon. Note hypoechoic hyaline articular cartilage (black arrowheads) of humeral head. Fluid present within defect of supraspinatus tear accentuates echogenicity at surface of hyaline cartilage (white arrowhead). a = anterior, p = posterior.

 


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Fig. 7. —37-year-old man with shoulder pain. Transverse sonogram of posterior glenohumeral joint shows normal posterior glenoid labrum (arrows). Note glenoid (G) and humeral head (H). Pain was caused by torn rotator cuff tendon (not shown).

 


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Fig. 8. —18-year-old woman with contralateral hip pain. Longitudinal sonogram of asymptomatic left hip shows normal anterior acetabular labrum (arrows). Note acetabulum (A) and femoral head (F).

 

Calcifications typically exhibit increased echogenicity with associated posterior acoustic shadowing (Fig. 9). However, the presence of shadowing depends on the size of the calcification [8]. When calcification is present within the substance of a tendon, it commonly represents calcific tendonitis (Fig. 10A,10B).



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Fig. 9. —27-year-old woman with dermatomyositis. Transverse sonogram of medial upper arm in region of several small non-tender palpable nodules shows several subcutaneous echogenic foci (arrows) with distal shadowing (arrowheads) that represent superficial calcifications.

 


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Fig. 10A. —21-year-old man with calcific tendonitis of Achilles tendon. Longitudinal (A) and transverse (B) sonograms of Achilles tendon at distal insertion reveal extensive calcifications (white arrows) within tendon, consistent with calcific tendonitis. Note distal shadowing (arrowheads), and note superoposterior aspect of calcaneus (C and black arrows) in A. p = proximal, d = distal, m = medial, l = lateral.

 


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Fig. 10B. —21-year-old man with calcific tendonitis of Achilles tendon. Longitudinal (A) and transverse (B) sonograms of Achilles tendon at distal insertion reveal extensive calcifications (white arrows) within tendon, consistent with calcific tendonitis. Note distal shadowing (arrowheads), and note superoposterior aspect of calcaneus (C and black arrows) in A. p = proximal, d = distal, m = medial, l = lateral.

 


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Although sonography is operator-dependent, the interaction between the examiner and the patient is invaluable. Additional clinical history about the precise location and character of symptoms, direct feedback about tenderness with probe palpation, and positions or movements that elicit or aggravate symptoms can assist in the accurate interpretation of findings.

The flexibility and dynamic capability of sonography allow a targeted examination, specific for each individual. Dynamic imaging can readily reveal certain transient conditions related to specific positions or movements, which can be absent during static examination [2] (Fig. 11A,11B,11C).



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Fig. 11A. —50-year-old man with intermittent ulnar nerve subluxation. Transverse dynamic sonograms of cubital tunnel region reveal transient dislocation of ulnar nerve (black arrows) out of cubital tunnel (white arrowheads) with progressive flexion. Note medial epicondyle (white arrows) and origin of common flexor tendons (black arrowheads), which appear hypoechoic because of anisotropy artifact (see Figs. 17 and 18A,18B). v = volar.

 


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Fig. 11B. —50-year-old man with intermittent ulnar nerve subluxation. Transverse dynamic sonograms of cubital tunnel region reveal transient dislocation of ulnar nerve (black arrows) out of cubital tunnel (white arrowheads) with progressive flexion. Note medial epicondyle (white arrows) and origin of common flexor tendons (black arrowheads), which appear hypoechoic because of anisotropy artifact (see Figs. 17 and 18A,18B). v = volar.

 


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Fig. 11C. —50-year-old man with intermittent ulnar nerve subluxation. Transverse dynamic sonograms of cubital tunnel region reveal transient dislocation of ulnar nerve (black arrows) out of cubital tunnel (white arrowheads) with progressive flexion. Note medial epicondyle (white arrows) and origin of common flexor tendons (black arrowheads), which appear hypoechoic because of anisotropy artifact (see Figs. 17 and 18A,18B). v = volar.

 



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Fig. 17. —66-year-old woman with left shoulder pain. Three-dimensional image of intact long head of biceps tendon with joint effusion extending into bicipital tendon sheath shows three standard orthogonal planes: axial (solid arrowhead), coronal (straight arrow), and sagittal (open arrowhead). Oblique plane (curved arrow) was chosen by sonographer. Clinical use of this function for musculoskeletal sonography is under investigation.

 


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Fig. 18A. —62-year-old man with left shoulder pain. L = lesser tuberosity, G = greater tuberosity. Standard transverse sonogram of long head of biceps tendon is poorly visualized because of deep location of biceps tendon caused by large body habitus of patient. Note bicipital groove (arrowheads).

 


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Fig. 18B. —62-year-old man with left shoulder pain. L = lesser tuberosity, G = greater tuberosity. Transverse sonogram with tissue harmonics function reveals intact long head of biceps tendon (arrows) discretely in bicipital groove (arrowheads).

 

Compression from applying transducer pressure under real-time visualization can reveal important information about the composition of underlying structures and allows increased conspicuity or detection of abnormalities that may be otherwise hidden [2] (Fig. 12).



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Fig. 12. —64-year-old man with rotator cuff tear. Split-screen image shows complete full-thickness tear of distal supraspinatus tendon. Manual compression (COMP) of transducer (right-sided image) reveals volume loss (solid arrows) and bursal contour deformity (arrowheads) confirming diagnosis of full-thickness tear. Note echogenic debris (open arrows) present in tear defect. Secondary sonographic findings of full-thickness rotator cuff tear will be discussed in part 2, "Upper Extremity."

 

Contralateral comparison is easily performed in the musculoskeletal system; it distinguishes significant findings from normal variants and occasionally reveals unsuspected abnormalities, which can be crucial to the treatment of a patient (Figs. 13 and 14).



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Fig. 13. —48-year-old woman with left Achilles tendinosis. Longitudinal split-screen image compares abnormal focally thickened left Achilles tendon (white arrowheads, left-sided image), consistent with tendinosis, with asymptomatic normal-caliber right Achilles tendon (black arrowheads, right-sided image).

 


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Fig. 14. —36-year-old man with right brachial muscle atrophy. Split-screen image compares severely atrophied right brachial muscle (arrows) at anterior aspect of elbow with normal appearance of left brachial muscle (arrowheads). Note capitellum (C) and radial head (R). Contralateral comparison provides internal control, particularly for difficult or unsuspected findings.

 


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Color and power Doppler sonography features show the degree of vascularity associated with inflammatory processes and solid masses. Power Doppler sonography can be used to characterize musculoskeletal inflammation in cellulitis, abscess, synovitis, myositis, and bursitis [9] (Fig. 15A,15B).



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Fig. 15A. —56-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis. Longitudinal sonogram of radial aspect of left wrist shows hypoechoic periarticular lesions consistent with synovial hyperplasia and pannus (black arrows). Note abductor pollicis longus tendon (black arrowheads), distal radius (white arrows), and scaphoid (white arrowheads). d = distal, p = proximal.

 


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Fig. 15B. —56-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis. Longitudinal power Doppler sonogram obtained in same location as A shows markedly increased flow consistent with inflammation.

 

The split-screen function that is available on most sonography units can expand the field of view to approximately double the width or can be used for side-by-side comparisons (Figs. 13 and 14). The extended field-of-view function, available on the Sonoline Allegra sonographic unit (Siemens Medical Systems, Iselin, NJ), can display very large continuous sections of anatomy, preserving spatial resolution without distorting structural relationships [10, 11] (Fig. 16).



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Fig. 16. —68-year-old woman with large hematoma caused by falling. Longitudinal extended field-of-view sonogram of anterior aspect of right leg reveals large pretibial hematoma (black arrowheads), which measured 10 cm in length. Extended field-of-view function allows full coverage of this lesion. Note tibial cortex (arrows). Mirror-image artifact (white arrowheads) is present. p = proximal, d = distal.

 

Recent innovative functions such as three-dimensional imaging (Fig. 17) and tissue harmonics (Fig. 18A,18B) may provide further improvement in the diagnostic effectiveness of sonography. The role of these functions in the assessment of musculoskeletal disorders is currently under investigation [3].


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Anisotropy is an important artifact that can affect the image and should be considered when examining any musculoskeletal soft-tissue structure. This finding is most obvious with tendons and ligaments, caused by the highly ordered, parallel pattern of collagen fibers that shows the greatest degree of reflectivity when examined perpendicular to the ultrasound beam. Anisotropy occurs when the ultrasound beam is not perpendicular to the fibrillar structure of the tendon, resulting in the absence of specular reflectors and an artifactual hypoechoic to anechoic appearance [4] (Figs. 19A,19B and 20A,20B). The sonographer should be aware of proper transducer position and may need to manipulate the heel-toe and fore-aft angulation of the probe to avoid this artifact [12]. When a tendon has a curving course, the effects of anisotropy cannot be entirely eliminated. Each separate portion of the tendon must be examined individually, and the evaluation of tendon integrity should be primarily determined during real-time scanning.



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Fig. 19A. —36-year-old asymptomatic man. L = lesser tuberosity, G = greater tuberosity. Transverse sonogram shows normal long head of biceps tendon (arrows).

 


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Fig. 19B. —36-year-old asymptomatic man. L = lesser tuberosity, G = greater tuberosity. Transverse sonogram obtained at same location as A shows effect of anisotropy with artifactual hypoechogenicity in expected location of tendon (arrows).

 


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Fig. 20A. —49-year-old asymptomatic man. Transverse sonogram of normal Achilles tendon (arrowheads) is echogenic except for slightly hypoechoic area relative to pre-Achilles fat.

 


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Fig. 20B. —49-year-old asymptomatic man. Transverse sonogram obtained at same location as A shows effect of anisotropy with artifactual hypoechogenicity in expected location of tendon (arrows).

 


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