High-resolution ultrasound findings in the symptomatic residual limbs of amputees.

Introduction: Amputations are increasingly prevalent because of medical complications associated with diabetes, meningitis, peripheral vascular disease, and neoplasms as well as road traffic accidents and war. The use of ultrasound (U/S) to diagnose the cause of pain in the residual limb of amputees is presented together with a review of the literature.

Patients And Methods: 133 civilian patients with one or more amputations were included in the study.