Trochanteric Bursitis is a painful pathological condition of the hip which can significantly affect a patient’s daily activities and quality of life. Trochanteric bursitis occurs when the bursa of the greater trochanter, a small cavity containing fluid that helps reduce friction between bones, becomes inflamed. Additionally, trochanteric bursitis can result from tendinopathy or degeneration of the gluteal tendons attached to the greater trochanter. In this article, we will examine the causes, symptoms, and the role of ultrasound in the treatment of Trochanteric bursitis.

Το Υπερηχογράφημα Μυοσκελετικού Συστήματος αποτελεί ένα σημαντικό εργαλείο στη διάγνωση, αξιολόγηση και αντιμετώπιση των ρευματολογικών παθήσεων. Σύγχρονες τεχνολογικές εξελίξεις, όπως οι ηχοβολείς υψηλής συχνότητας και η αυξημένη ευαισθησία των τεχνικών απεικόνισης της αιματικής ροής, αξιοποιούνται από εξειδικευμένους Ιατρούς-Ακτινολόγους στον τομέα της Ρευματολογίας.

High resolution Ultrasound (US) is an important tool in the diagnosis and follow-up of various rheumatologic diseases. Advances in technology such as high-end machines, probes with high frequencies and increased sensitivity of flow imaging techniques have contributed to the importance of US in the field of inflammatory joint disease.

Traditionally, nerves have been examined by clinical tests and electrodiagnostic testing. However, this approach has limitations as electrodiagnostic tests are not conclusive in the acute phase of nerve injury and cannot provide information about the exact localisation and extent of a nerve lesion or entrapment. Moreover, changes in nerve structure, anatomic variants and surrounding abnormalities impeding the nerve cannot be detected using the traditional method.

Studies have shown that approximately 30% of total patient visits for musculoskeletal involve tendon injuries, including tendinitis. With ultrasound guidance specialized radiologists can effectively address tendinitis through injectable therapies. The ultrasound-guided conditions treatments for tendon disorders include:

Among the numerous applications of ultrasound, the Upper-Lower Abdominal Ultrasound is a valuable tool for assessing the condition of organs in the abdominal area and diagnosing related pathologies. Similar to all ultrasound scans, Upper-Lower Abdominal Ultrasound does not involve the use of intravenous drugs and does not expose patients to ionizing radiation. As a result, it is a safe and painless procedure suitable for people of all ages.

The evolution of ultrasound technology has brought fundamental changes to the field of medical diagnosis, offering a safe and non-invasive imaging method for studying the internal structures of the body. The images produced by the transmission of sound waves have become invaluable tools for medical professionals of various specialties, allowing them to visualize organs, tissues, and even the developing embryonic organism during pregnancy. In this article, we will address some basic questions regarding Ultrasound.