Fracture sonography

ID: fracture-sonography

Fracture sonography, also known as musculoskeletal ultrasound, is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize structures within the body, particularly bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In the context of fractures, sonography can be used to: 1. **Detect fractures**: It can help identify certain types of fractures, particularly in children, where bones are often more pliable and may not present clearly on X-rays.

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