Ultrasound evaluation following deep forearm laceration

Deep laceration of the forearm often involves rupture to multiple tendons and nerves. Misdiagnosis of the extent of soft tissue involvement may result in subsequent functional impairment of the hand. Physical examination of suspected tendon or nerve damage, either from open or closed injuries, can be difficult. The outcome may vary depending on the clinician's experience and possibly result in missed or false-positive results. With the advances in current ultrasound (US) systems and their widespread availability, the affected tendons and nerves can be accurately depicted to provide crucial information used in formulating a treatment strategy.