🗞️ Ultrasound Application News

How safe are ultrasound-guided procedures? A multi-center study in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine reviewed 2,369 ultrasound-guided soft tissue procedures across six sports medicine clinics and found an overall complication rate of just 1.2%, with zero life-threatening events. We break down the findings, what they mean for image-guided care, and the training foundation behind these results. Read the full story on the SonoSim blog.

You can read the full blog post here.

⭐ Special Feature: World Cup 2026 ⚽🎉

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought an incredible atmosphere to Los Angeles. It's been wonderful to see fans from around the world come together to celebrate the beautiful game, creating a sense of community and excitement that's been contagious. We're grateful to have experienced it right here in our own backyard.

📚 Case of the Month

Background: This is a 76-year-old male who presents after feeling and hearing a pop along his right anterior ankle while walking. He has difficulty dorsiflexing his right foot. Please evaluate his right anterior ankle with ultrasound.

View the findings video below for the diagnosis.👇

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👩‍⚕️ Scanning & Imaging Tips: Refractive Shadowing in Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this case of Achilles tendon rupture, the retracted part of the Achilles tendon has multiple shadows within it. That's typically what we'll see when a tendon is ruptured and retracted proximally. The proximal part of the tendon will have these refractive shadows. And basically, that is because as the Achilles, let's say, almost balls up proximally behind a rupture, it will cause refraction of the ultrasound beams. That's one of the artifacts to look for, which can help you diagnose that this is, in fact, a complete Achilles rupture.

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✨ SonoSim Updates

Answer Choices Are Now Randomized in Test Prep 🎉

Answer choices within SonoSim Test Prep are now randomized, giving learners a more varied practice experience each time they revisit a question. This update helps reduce reliance on answer placement and encourages learners to focus on understanding the material and applying their knowledge.

The New SonoSim Trust Center Is Live 💙

The SonoSim Trust Center is now available, providing a centralized resource for information about our security, privacy, compliance, and data protection practices.

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💡 SonoSim Tips & Tricks

Case Study Quizzes vs. Knowledge Checks

Have you noticed the two buttons below each topic area in QuestionBank? They're easy to miss, but they unlock two different ways to study:

✅ Case Studies: Quizzes tied to specific clinical cases for immersive, real-world application.

✅ Knowledge Checks: General quizzes that reinforce broad ultrasound topics.

Toggle between these filters to streamline your sessions and target exactly what you need.

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