Dorsal longitudinal scan of PIP joint
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The patient sits, hand pronated, arm supported. The probe is placed longitudinally on the dorsum of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Extensor tendon, head of proximal phalynx and base of middle phalynx are clearly visualised.
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