Abstract
Accurate assessment of bones is essential in every musculoskeletal US examination. Several articles reported the US appearance of SF of knees, legs, ankles and feet. The US hallmarks of a SF at this level are: (1) local soft tissues oedema; (2) hypoechoic thickening of the periosteum; (3) hyperaemia located into the soft tissues, periosteum and frequently inside the bone cortex; (4) normal appearance of other local structures. The US diagnosis of a SF necessitates a careful correlation with clinical findings, since US appearance although suggestive is aspecific. If US indicate a SF, an attending attitude including rest and avoidance of charge and clinical follow-up can be proposed in most patients. If the patient does not improve or in case presenting a discrepancy between US and clinical findings a MRI examination must be obtained.
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