Application of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis is a common tendon disease.At present,the subjective clinical diagnosis is easy to cause misdiagnosis,so it is particularly important to explore a real-time and efficient examination method.With the development of ultrasonic medicine and the development and application of various ultrasonic techniques,ultrasound has great advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.The complex anatomical structure of elbow joint and the existence of peripheral blood vessels and nerves make ultrasound develop rapidly in the diagnosis and treatment of lateral epicondylitis.With this in mind,this article will review the current status of ultrasound applications in the diagnosis and treatment of lateral epicondylitis of the humerus.