| Role of diagnostic ultrasound in the assessment of musculoskeletal diseases. | |
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PMID: 23024711 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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The wide availability and recent improvement in technology coupled with portability, low cost and safety makes ultrasound the first choice imaging investigation for the evaluation of musculoskeletal diseases. Diagnostic use of ultrasound findings is greatly enhanced by knowledge of the clinical presentation. Conversely, ultrasound skills with its prerequisite anatomical knowledge make the clinical diagnosis more precise and reduce uncertainty in the choice of therapy. Therefore, it is essential for rheumatologists to acquire ultrasonography skills in order to improve patient care. Ultrasound examination provides an excellent opportunity for patient education and to explain the rationale for therapy. This review summarizes the indications for musculoskeletal ultrasound and describes its role in diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis. |
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Pravin Patil; Bhaskar Dasgupta |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease Volume: 4 ISSN: 1759-7218 ISO Abbreviation: Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-01 Completed Date: 2012-10-02 Revised Date: 2013-04-02 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101517322 Medline TA: Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 341-55 Citation Subset: - |
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Southend University Hospital - Rheumatology, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0RY, UK. |
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