The utility of musculoskeletal ultrasound in rehabilitation settings

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Sep;92(9):805-17. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3182971269.

Abstract

Aside from its prompt use in musculoskeletal injuries (sports lesions, degenerative/inflammatory joint disorders, and peripheral nerve pathologies), ultrasonographic imaging can be used quite conveniently in various types of rehabilitation conditions as well. If used in a rehabilitation setting, ultrasound can significantly contribute to the diagnostic/therapeutic algorithm of rehabilitation patients. Accordingly, in this article, the authors focus on the diagnostic/interventional utility of ultrasound particularly for shoulder problems, overuse injuries of wheelchair users, heterotopic ossification, amputee follow-up, peripheral nerve and botulinum toxin injections, and diaphragm imaging/electromyography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Athletic Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Chronic Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Chronic Pain / rehabilitation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Pain Management / methods
  • Pain Measurement
  • Recovery of Function
  • Rehabilitation Centers
  • Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / methods*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler / methods