Soft Tissue Ultrasound of Infections

A linear ultrasound transducer will be used with ultrasound gel to obtain an image of subcutaneous structures and tissues over the involved body site. Ultrasound video will be recorded whenever possible, however studies that are not recorded will still be included. Video recording will be initiated once the desired image is obtained. Appropriate measurements will be made and views identified using the features of the ultrasound machine. Scanning of the contralateral body segment will then be performed. The ultrasound probe will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between ultrasound scans.