Morphological Variability of the Thigh Muscle Traps in an Ultrasound That Awaits Clinicians

Objectives: Muscles and their tendons present a considerable diversity of morphological variations. The aim of this study was to explore variants of muscles and tendons from compartments of the thigh and to raise awareness about potential problems during ultrasound examination. Materials and Methods: This comprehensive review of the literature was created on the basis of scientific articles sourced from PubMed. The search included all relevant papers related to the topic, ensuring that the most up-to-date studies were incorporated. In order to achieve these results, we created the exclusion criteria and extracted papers that did not meet the requirements of our review. Relevant papers were incorporated, and tracking of citations was fulfilled. The described method allowed for a broad yet detailed understanding, ensuring that the review of the literature covers all key aspects of the presented research. Results: Various aspects of thigh muscle anomalies were already undertaken; however, as this study has shown, current knowledge, while valuable, is insufficient to draw definitive conclusions regarding the prevalence and clinical implications of these muscle variations. A more robust body of ultrasound-based research is essential to accurately characterize these anomalies, establish their frequency, and assess their impact on clinical decision-making, including diagnostic accuracy, surgical planning, and therapeutic interventions. Conclusions: Numerous anatomical variations of the thigh muscles and tendons that were described in literature over the years might have clinical implications and could lead to mistakes during diagnosis by ultrasound imaging.