Ultrasonography represents the method of choice in the investigation of the female pelvis. An accurate interpretation of the images must take into consideration the specific features of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. The present case review aims to demonstrate important points in interpretation and management of the female pelvis images.

Four cases of osteomyelitis of the pelvis are reported to demonstrate the several clinical syndromes to which this disease can give rise. Extensive surgical drainage and antibiotic treatment led to recovery in all cases.

CONTEXT Somatic dysfunction is diagnosed by the presence of any of 4 TART criteria: tissue texture abnormality, asymmetry, restriction of motion, or tenderness. OBJECTIVE To measure the prevalence of somatic dysfunction in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) and to study the associations of somatic dysfunction with LBP severity, back-specific functioning, and general health. DESIGN Cr...