Ultrasonography.  2016 Apr;35(2):110-123. 10.14366/usg.15051.

Current status of ultrasonography of the finger

• Lee SA
• Kim BH
• Kim SJ
• Kim JN
• Park SY
• Choi K

• KMID: 2319324
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14366/usg.15051

Abstract

The recent development of advanced high-resolution transducers has enabled the fast, easy, and dynamic ultrasonographic evaluation of small, superficial structures such as the finger. In order to best exploit these advances, it is important to understand the normal anatomy and the basic pathologies of the finger, as exemplified by the following conditions involving the dorsal, volar, and lateral sections of the finger: sagittal band injuries, mallet finger, and Boutonnière deformity (dorsal aspect); flexor tendon tears, trigger finger, and volar plate injuries (volar aspect); gamekeeper's thumb (Stener lesions) and other collateral ligament tears (lateral aspect); and other lesions. This review provides a basis for understanding the ultrasonography of the finger and will therefore be useful for radiologists.

Keyword

Anatomy; Fingers; Ultrasonography; Upper extremity

MeSH Terms

Collateral Ligaments
Congenital Abnormalities
Fingers*
Pathology
Tears
Tendons
Thumb
Transducers
Ultrasonography*
Upper Extremity
Palmar Plate