Dynamic Imaging

Question 1

why does US have an advantage over other modalities

Answer 1

Dynamic imaging ability

Question 2

What does graded compression do?

Answer 2

gives additional info about soft tissue masses such as lipomas (soft and pliable)

Question 3

What can compression help diagnose in rotator cuff tear?

Answer 3

compression can help demonstrate the volume loss associated with a full thickness tear

Question 4

Patient can provide what throughout a dynamic exam?

Answer 4

During the exam, the patient can provide feedback as to pain, area of tenderness/focal symptoms

Question 5

what can dynamic imaging help do in regards to muscle tears?

Answer 5

important in evaluation of complete full-thickness muscle, tendon or ligament tear

Question 6

what can be done if muscle tear is suspected

Answer 6

o Muscle unit can be actively contracted if a full-thickness muscle or tendon tear is suspected

Question 7

Dynamic imaging can help the evaluation of an abnormality that s….

Answer 7

Only present when an extremity is moved or positioned in a particular manner

Question 8

Three reasons why dynamic imaging is valuabale?

Answer 8

o Patient can give feedback and symptoms can be recreated
o Usual for evaluation of complete full-thickness muscle or tendon tear
o Evaluation of an abnormality present only when moved in a certain manner