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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
Ultrasound in the diagnosis of noninflammatory musculoskeletal conditions
1Division of Rheumatology, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA. mhashefi@mfa.gwu.edu
Abstract:
Sonography is an attractive tool for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions. The clinician can evaluate the anatomic segment during active and/or passive flexion and extension maneuvers, and its real-time capability allows imaging in positions that trigger symptoms. Scanning the contralateral asymptomatic extremity can be used as a reference for normal anatomy in a given patient. A common application of ultrasound is for the assessment of rotator cuff tendons. It can also be used to assess soft tissue infections, nerve pathology, and various sports-related injuries.
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