Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology Review by Minna J. Kohler

Author:Minna J. Kohler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

A transverse view over the greater trochanter will show short axis views of the gluteus minimus and lateral and posterior portions of the gluteus medius tendon with the overlying iliotibial band, and confirm any cortical irregularities, tendinopathy, and bursal fluid collections in an orthogonal plane (Fig. 4a, b).

Fig. 4(a) Probe placement lateral transverse view greater trochanter. (b) Lateral transverse view greater trochanter normal ultrasound image. Image orientation is anterior to the left, posterior to the right. Asterisks indicate the lateral and posterior portions of the gluteus medius tendon inserting onto the greater trochanter (GT). Arrow shows the gluteus minimus tendon at its insertion on the anterior facet of the greater trochanter (GT). Gmax Gluteus maximus muscle. ITB Iliotibial band

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