ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical appli cation of ultrasound in Peyronie disease. MethodsSixty-nine patients with Peyronie disease were examined by conventional ultrasound, and compared with pathology. ResultsUltrasonographic imaging showed the size and morphological of Peyronie plague,and located the position of the plagues.The ultrasound figures of plagues directly related to pathological components and case history,and they were roughly divided into twe types:hypoechoic type and hyperechoic type.ConclusionsUltrasound examination is the best and reliable method in choice for Peyronie plagues and evaluation of the therapeutic effects.

Objective To discuss the feasibility of ultrasound in evaluating the effect of closed reduction with cast fixation on developmental dislocation of the hip.Methods Seventy-three cases with unilateral DDH treated by closed reduction with cast fixation under frog position were detected by ultrasound on the medial cross-section of the hips.The position relation between femoral head and acetabulum of the hips were demonstrated,the relevant parameters (the vertical distance between the femoral head and the central line through pubic symphysis) were measured and compared with the contralateral side to understand the situation of the femoral head.Results The contour of the femoral head and the ossification center can be visually displayed,the relative position relation of the femoral head and acetabulum can be demonstrated on the medial cross-section of the hip under frog position by ultrasound to judge the status of closed reduction.The measurement of the ultrasonic parameters can provide quantitative indicator for the status of reduction.Conclusions Ultrasound can be viewed as the first imaging tool to evaluate the effect of closed reduction with cast fixation on developmental dislocation of the hip for it is simple,intuitive and no radiation injury.

Objective To evaluate the value of high frequency ultrasound in the postoperative rehabilitation treatment of rotator cuff tear.MethodsEighty-seven patients suspected as rotator cuff tear were detected by ultrasound.Fifty four patients suffered from part or entire tear were gone under the knife.Twenty-seven patients were control group with the autonomic functional training,the other twenty-seven patients were rehabilitation group with the regular rehabilitation training,Clinical functional and ultrasound scoring were performed through the two groups to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation treatment.Efficacy evaluation assessments were taken one year after operation.ResultsThe clinical symptoms were consistent with the ultrasonographic results in different time after operation.The clinical functional and ultrasound scores in rehabilitation group had no statistical difference with control group when 2 and 4 weeks after operation (P ＞ 0.05),the clinical functional and ultrasound scores in rehabilitation group were better than control group when 8,12 and 16 weeks after operation( P＜0.05 or P＜0.01 ).The efficacy evaluation assessments in rehabilitation group were much better than control group(P＜0.01).ConclusionsHigh frequency ultrasound has great significance in the postoperative rehabilitation treatment of rotator cuff tear.

ObjectiveTostudy the value of color Doppler sonography in diagnosisof rhabdomyolysis.Methods The color Doppler sonography images of twenty-one patients with diagnosed rhabdomyolysis were retrospective analyzed.The pathological changes of the muscle were observed.Results The appearance of ultrasound was cloundness and rough-cast glass change in the diseased area of rhabdomyolysis.The diseased region can be found by ultrasound,and location and scope can be displayed clearly.There were major differences in the location of rhabdomyolysis because of etiological factor.The muscle volume and tension of rhabdomyolysis were increased for trauma,the individual patients will lead to the osteofascial compartment syndrome.There was no blood flow signal or little blood flow signal in the diseased area of rhabdomyolysis.Conclusions The color Doppler sonography is an efficient method for diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis.

Objective:To investigate the value of ultrasound in the diagnosis of hourglass-like fascicular constrictions of the anterior interosseous nerve.Methods:From July 2010 to July 2020, 12 patients with hourglass-like fascicular constrictions of the anterior interosseous nerve diagnosed in Shandong Medical Imaging Research Institute Affiliated to Shandong University were retrospectively analyzed. The characteristics of the high-frequency ultrasonographic images were summarized and compared with clinical surgery.Results:The hourglass-like fascicular constrictions of the anterior interosseous nerve were all located in the median nerve of the distal upper arm in 12 patients, including 9 cases of single hourglass change and 3 cases of multiple hourglass like changes. High-frequency ultrasound can accurately locate the location of the hourglass-like fascicular constrictions of the anterior interosseous nerve and the extent of neuropathy. The sonogram of hourglass-like fascicular constrictions of the anterior interosseous nerve showed single or multiple hourglass-like changes in the median nerve of the distal upper arm. The nerve fasciculars on both sides of hourglass-like changes were thickened. There was significant difference between the diameter of the affected fascicular and the corresponding position of the contralateral fascicular[(0.20±0.04)cm vs (0.11±0.03)cm, P<0.01]. There was significant difference between the cross-sectional area of the median nerve at the widest part of the lesion side and the corresponding position of the contralateral side[(0.14±0.03)cm 2 vs (0.09±0.03)cm 2, P<0.01]. Conclusions:High-frequency ultrasound is the preferred image method for the diagnosis of hourglass-like fascicular constrictions of the anterior interosseous nerve.

Objective To discuss the changes of correlative ultrasonic parameter index of normal hips and abnormal hips with developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) in infants of different months in order to provide objective information for the diagnosis. Methods Three-hundred and seventy-eight normal hips and 244 hips with DDH among 622 hips of 311 infants were detected by ultrasonography(US). The morphology and structure information of hips were observed, and the values of ultrasonic parameter index,including angle α,angle 3, acetabular index( AI), femoral head percentage of cover(FHC) of normal hips and abnormal hips were measured. The values of each parameter index were collected by being divided into different groups (3 months a group) ,then the correlation was analyzed. Results Morphology and structure,position relation between femoral head and acetabulum of the hips were demonstrated by US. Normal or abnormal hips,the degrees of abnormal hips and the types of hips could be judged according to the findingsof US. Analysis of values of parameter index of normal hips:①There was significantly statistical significance in the values of ultrasonic parameter index, such as angle α, angle β, AI, FHC of normal hip between the groups of different age (P＜0.01). ②There was correlation between the age and the values of each parameter index, among which angle α, FHC had positive correlations with age ( r = 0. 537, 0. 554,respectively ) while angle β and Al negative correlations ( r = -0. 465, -0.424, respectively ). ③There was correlation between the values of different parameter index. Both angle β and AI had negative correlation with angle α,among which the latter correlation was closely ( r = - 0. 794). No statistical significance was found between the ultrasonic values of each group under different ages of different type abnormal hips( P ＞0.05) ,but closely negative correlations still existed between angle α and AI. ConclusionsUS can be viewed as an early definite and a screening method of diagnosing DDH.For older infants (above 6 months) it will be more accurate to analyze the ultrasonic parameter index together with the age of infants.

Objective To study the clinical value of high frequency ultrasonography in acute closed mallet finger.Methods The high frequency ultrasonographic images of thirty-six patients with diagnosed acute closed mallet finger were retrospective analyzed.The ultrasonographic features were analyzed.Results The position and internal structure of extensor tendon could be showed by high frequency ultrasound,the position and injury level of acute closed mallet finger were identified.In 36 patients of acute closed mallet finger,6 cases were complete tear combined avulsion fracture,the ultrasonography showed the disruption in the extensor tendon at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint,the hyperechoic fracture fragment were found in the distal end of extensor tendon.22 cases were complete tear and no avulsion fracture,the longitudinal imaging showed the disruption in the extensor tendon at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint and the retraction of the tendon end.8 cases were partial tear,the ultrasonography showed that extensor tendons were thickened and hypoechoic,the section of extensor tendons were still continuous.Conclusions High frequency ultrasonography is the preferred imaging method for diagnosis of acute closed mallet finger,it will be important value for clinical treatment method.

Objective To study the clinical value of color Doppler ultrasonography in the persistent sciatic artery.Methods The ultrasonographic images of eleven patients with persistent sciatic artery diagnosed by CT angiography or digital subtraction angiography were retrospective analyzed,the ultrasonographic features were summarized.Results The sciatic artery showed the enlarged internal iliac artery,which continued into the thigh in a posterior location,the sciatic artery described a tortuous course toward the knee,slowly filling normal-appearing popliteal artery in 8 cases,there were no connection with popliteal artery in 1 cases.The common femoral artery and superficial femoral artery was dysplasia in 7 patients,which was thinner than the popliteal artery.Conclusions The ultrasonography is the effective imaging method for diagnosis of the persistent sciatic artery.

Objective To study the value of high frequency sonography in diagnosis of peripheral nerve lipofibroma hamartoma.Methods The high frequency sonography images of seventeen patients with diagnosed peripheral nerve lipofibroma hamartoma were retrospective analyzed.The sonography features were compared with clinical surgery.Results The position and internal structure of nerve can be found by high frequency ultrasound,and which nerve fascicle,location and scope of lipofibroma hamartoma can be displayed clearly.The involved peripheral nerve was showed expansive growth.Because the hyperechoic fat tissue and hypoechoic nerve fibers alternated with one and another,the feature of high frequency sonography was lotus-like,there was no blood flow signal in nerve.Conclusions High frequency sonography is the preferred imaging method for diagnosis of lipofibroma hamartoma.

Objective To study the diagnosis value of high frequency sonography in nontraumatic upper limb nerve torsion.Methods High frequency sonography images of thirteen patients with diagnosed nontraumatic upper limb nerve torsion were retrospective analyzed.The sonography features were compared with the clinical surgery.Results The position and internal structure of nerve can be found by high frequency ultrasound,and which nerve fascicle,location and scope of nerve torsion can be displayed clearly.The features of high frequency sonography was single or multi-segmental hourglass-like change,the two sides of nerve with hourglass like change was thickened,the echo was low,and perineurium structures in upper limb nerve was blurry.Conclusions High frequency sonography is the preferred imaging method for diagnosis of nontraumatic upper limb nerve torsion.