Sonographic findings in stress fractures of the lower limb: preliminary findings

Eur Radiol. 2005 Feb;15(2):356-9. doi: 10.1007/s00330-004-2525-8. Epub 2004 Oct 16.

Abstract

Stress fractures are common injuries frequently overlooked on first radiographs, especially in the early course. The gold standard for accurate diagnosis is MRI and scintigraphy. We report six cases of stress fractures of the lower limb diagnosed with sonography and describe typical sonographic features.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography