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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
Published on: September 17, 2013
Basic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Erin Chew1, Alvin Lee Day2, Levon N Nazarian3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Avenue South, T-3113 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232-2681, USA.
Abstract:
An increasing number of indications are emerging for point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal complaints. Low cost, dynamic imaging, immediate results, and added advantage of portability have made ultrasound an important imaging modality in urgent care, emergency department (ED), and other musculoskeletal care clinics. This article reviews the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound to help evaluate articular and periarticular structures to evaluate for mechanical injuries and inflammatory arthritis.
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