Case studies and articles
The Sound Experience team publish regular educational case studies, research digests and opinions.
Foot injury: medial cuneiform fracture.
An 18-year-old woman presented suffering from left foot pain after having her left foot stood on while playing rugby at an out of town tournament three weeks prior. Following an ultrasound examination, x-ray and a finally a CT scan she was booked for surgery.
Ankle injury: spiral fibula fracture
A 60-year-old man presented with left ankle pain after rolling his left ankle. His ankle was extensively bruised and swollen. We explored the injury with ultrasound and X-ray and diagnosed spiral fibula fracture. Urgent surgery was required.
Finding fractures with ultrasound. Part 2
In part one, we left you with, why does detecting a fracture with ultrasound make a difference? The treatment pathway for fracture is different from that of soft tissue injury.
Finding fractures with ultrasound. Part 1
I am often asked, “Can ultrasound detect fracture?” The short answer, “Yes.” In this two part post, find out why this matters.
Indicators of intra-articular pathology on ultrasound. Part 2
In the second part of this two part post, learn why indicators of intra-articular pathology seen on ultrasound may require further investigation.
Indicators of intra-articular pathology on ultrasound. Part 1
In the first part of this two part post, learn why indicators of intra-articular pathology seen on ultrasound may require further investigation.
Fractures can be seen on ultrasound. Part 2
In this second instalment about a patient with a fractured fifth metatarsal, we focus on the ability of ultrasound to detect fractures.
Fractures can be seen on ultrasound. Part 1
In the first of a two part post, we learn about a patient with a fractured fifth metatarsal, where X-ray did not show a fracture.
Cuboid fracture: work practices during COVID19 restrictions
How we maintained high-quality healthcare within an environment of physical distancing during the Covid-19 lockdown environment.