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Sonographic evaluation of the normal hypothenar compartment musculature
Author(s) -
Grechenig Wolfgang,
Peicha Gerolf,
Tesch Norbert Peter,
Seibert Franz Josef
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.10009
Subject(s) - medicine , compartment (ship) , anatomy , oceanography , geology
Purpose We propose a standardized sonographic examination technique to evaluate the muscles of the hypothenar region and describe their normal sonographic appearance. Methods The hypothenar region was studied with sonography in 20 healthy volunteers using 5–12‐MHz linear‐array transducers. The assessment included dynamic testing. Results All hypothenar muscles could be identified in all subjects and their courses followed entirely. In addition, their function could be assessed by scanning during active and passive movements. Conclusions Knowledge of the normal sonographic anatomy of the hypothenar region is essential for evaluation of pathologic conditions. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 29:441–448, 2001.