Abstract
Ultrasonography has many important advantages over other imaging modalities and many
important applications in sports medicine. This article presents an evidence-based
discussion of the use of ultrasound technology to diagnose and treat common musculoskeletal
disorders, with emphasis on the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and foot and ankle. Topics
include basic principles, scan artifacts, the appearance of musculoskeletal structure
characteristics and pathologies, and various diagnostic and therapeutic applications
in sports medicine.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
October 29,
2013
Received:
September 3,
2013
Footnotes
The authors report the following potential conflict of interest or source of funding: J.A.J. receives support from American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. A.B. receives support from Smith & Nephew.
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