MSK Academy
Juli 2015
EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM Basic Scanning Protocols for elbow
Autoren: L Özçakar, M Kara, K V Chang, C Y Hung, L Tekın, A M Ulaşlı, C H Wu, F Tok, M Y Hsıao, N Akkaya, T G Wang, A B Çarli, W S Chen, M De Muynck
Zeitschrift: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Veröffentlicht: Juli 2015
This article presents a practical ultrasound protocol for examining the elbow. Its main strength is the clear step-by-step approach to patient and probe positioning, making it useful for learning a standardized elbow scan.
Interesting highlights:
The protocol shows how to assess the anterior elbow joint, including the humero-radial and humero-ulnar compartments, where joint fluid may accumulate.
It covers key tendon regions such as the common extensor tendon, common flexor tendon, and triceps tendon.
It also includes nerve assessment around the elbow, especially the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel, which can be scanned dynamically during elbow flexion and extension.
Most useful for:
MSK ultrasound beginners, rehabilitation physicians, sports medicine clinicians, radiologists, and anyone learning a structured approach to elbow ultrasound.