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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
Update in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Research
1Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York nwawkao@hss.edu.
Context:
Musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) research is expanding due to increased clinical utility of sonography.
Study Design:
Clinical review.
Level Of Evidence:
Level 4.
Results:
Ultrasound is widely applied in musculoskeletal imaging and sports medicine. The real-time capabilities and favorable cost profile of US make it ideal for use in diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions. The enthusiasm for the use of US in musculoskeletal imaging has led to an increase in US research to broaden its applications.
Conclusion:
Several recent advances have been made in conventional and novel US imaging techniques, quantitative US imaging, and US-guided interventions.
Strength Of Recommendations Taxonomy Sort:
C.
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