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Corie M Yablon1, David M Melville, Jon A Jacobson
11 Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Taubman Center, Rm 2910Q, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5326.
Objective:
The purpose of this video article is to show the technique for performing an ultrasound examination of the knee, describe the anatomy of the knee as seen on ultrasound, and summarize the indications for performing ultrasound of the knee.
Conclusion:
Proper positioning of the patient is important to ensure a good quality ultrasound examination of the knee, and knowledge of the anatomy and bony landmarks makes scanning much easier. It is important to know the strengths and limitations of ultrasound with regard to examination of the knee.
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