Ultrasound Case: Iliopsoas Tendonitis

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Ultrasound Case Iliopsoas Tendonitis

• Diagnosis Iliopsoas Tendonitis.
• History None
• Findings Patient with hip replacement
  experiencing difficulty flexing. On the left the
  iliopsoas tendon (IPT) is draped over the
  metallic acetabular cup (ac). On the right, the
  tendon (IPT) is seen over the native acetabulum
  (A). The tendon appears heterogeneous with
  poorly defined margins, compatible with
  tendonitis. Fcfemoral component. The metallic
  components (ac,fc) do not interfere with
  assessment of overlying soft tissues.
• Treatment US guided Cortisone and anesthetic
  injection.

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Ultrasound Case Iliopsoas Tendonitis

• Diagnosis Iliopsoas Tendonitis.
• History None
• Findings Patient with hip replacement
  experiencing difficulty flexing. Under
  ultrasound guidance (left) a needle (N) was
  placed adjacent to the iliopsoas tendon (IPT) and
  a therapeutic injection was performed. Active
  distension of the adjacent bursa was noted on
  real-time verifying appropriate needle position.
  
• Treatment US guided Cortisone and anesthetic
  injection.

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