Table 2.
Ultrasound findings in the case reports, their prevalence proportion and relative frequency
| Specific ultrasonographic (USG) findings | Number of case reported | Prevalence proportion | Relative frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| Subcutaneous thickening | 13 | 8 | 0.62 | 25.5 |
| Air | 13 | 8 | 0.62 | 25.5 |
| Fascial fluid | 17 | 4 | 0.81 | 33.3 |
| Fascial irregularity | 2 | 19 | 0.10 | 3.92 |
| Fascial thickening | 2 | 19 | 0.10 | 3.92 |
| Fluid collections around tendons | 1 | 20 | 0.05 | 1.96 |
| Fluid collections around femur | 1 | 20 | 0.05 | 1.96 |
| Reduced vascularisation via doppler | 1 | 20 | 0.05 | 1.96 |
| Hypo-anechoic small area with blurred contours and marked edge shadowing | 1 | 20 | 0.05 | 1.96 |