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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
The Beauty of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Spot Diagnoses
Elena E Drakonaki1,2, Carlo Martinoli3, Filip Maria Vanhoenacker4,5
1Department of Anatomy, University of Crete School of Medicine, Heraklion, Greece.
Introduction:
Ultrasound is a powerful technique in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging, and it can replace MR imaging in many specific clinical scenarios. This article will feature some common and less common spot diagnoses in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Spot Diagnosis:
Cases were collected by members of the Educational Committee of the ESSR ( European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology) with expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Sixteen clinical entities are discussed based on the features that allow US spot diagnosis.
Conclusion:
Clinical history, location, and ultrasound appearance are the keys to spot diagnoses when performing musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Key Points:
· Musculoskeletal ultrasound can be the primary and only modality in common spot diagnoses in specific clinical settings.. · Clinical history, location, and ultrasound appearance are keys to spot diagnoses.. · Knowledge of spot diagnoses in musculoskeletal ultrasound facilitates daily clinical practice..
Citation Format:
· Drakonaki EE, Martinoli C, Vanhoenacker FM et al. The Beauty of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Spot Diagnoses. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2023; 195: 385 - 392.
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