Ultrasonography of the Lateral, Posterior Aspect of Hip Joint and Thigh

Abstract

Clinically, evaluation and procedures using ultrasound are expanding in the field of neuromusculoskeletal disorders, and ultrasound is also actively used for hip and thigh pain. This review delineates the normal ultrasound findings of lateral and posterior aspects of the hip joint and thigh. Furthermore, it covers ultrasound findings of commonly occurring soft tissue diseases and nerve entrapment, along with ultrasound-guided injections.