Table 2 Healing phases of bone fracture
Timing | Sonographic findings |
|---|---|
7 days | Hypo/anechoic hematoma surrounding the fracture site |
10–16 days | Hypoechoic fibrous callus within and around the fracture site |
> 20 days | Hyperechoic partially-calcified callus with incomplete acoustic shadow |
> 35 days | Hyperechoic calcified callus with complete acoustic shadow |