Ultrasound cannot evaluate bone pathology but does have a complementary imaging role in the following:
- Detecting tenosynovitis, tendon tears and rupture.
- Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis.
Screening with imaging is recommended for children with a family history of DDH (Developmental dysplasia of the hip), a history of breech presentation, and/or clinical features of DDH
- Ultrasonography is the imaging modality of choice for infants DDH.  younger than 4 months,
- A joint effusion is readily detected with ultrasound, which can also be used to guide aspiration of the fluid.
