Concussion in Sports
Scott R. Laker, MD, Editor Dear colleagues, Welcome to the issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America on concussion in sports. Few topics have seen such an…
It Takes a Team Effort
Santos F. Martinez, MD, MS, Consulting Editor The ramifications of neurocognitive and affective sequela associated with sports and recreational-related trauma have come center stage with considerable controversy. In a society…
Ultrasound-Guided Spinal Procedures for Pain
As the population ages, more patients are developing degenerative changes of the spine and associated pain. Although interventional procedures for axial and radicular spine pain have been available for decades,…
Past, Present, and Future Considerations for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal ultrasound has a rich history originally rooted in nautical technology. In recent years, it has proliferated significantly for both diagnostic and interventional purposes in the point-of-care clinical setting by…
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Procedures
Ultrasound guidance allows real-time visualization of the needle in peripheral nerve procedures, improving accuracy and safety. Sonographic visualization of the peripheral nerve and surrounding anatomy can provide valuable information for…
Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Interventions for Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy is increasingly recognized as an important cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability. Tendinopathy is thought to be principally a degenerative process, rather than inflammatory as was traditionally believed. Consequently,…
Orthobiologic Interventions Using Ultrasound Guidance
The application of regenerative therapies for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has emerged over the last decade with recent acceleration. These include prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and mesenchymal stem cell therapy….
Ultrasound-Guided Foot and Ankle Procedures
This article reviews commonly performed injections about the foot and ankle region. Although not exhaustive in its description of available techniques, general approaches to these procedures are applicable to any…
Ultrasound-Guided Knee Procedures
Most knee structures can be accurately targeted using ultrasound guidance. These structures are usually superficial, and the overlying soft tissues are mobile and compressible, facilitating excellent visualization with a high-frequency…
Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures of the Wrist and Hand
Acute and chronic wrist and hand conditions are commonly seen by neuromuscular and musculoskeletal specialists. High-frequency diagnostic ultrasonography (US) has facilitated advances in the diagnosis and interventional management of wrist…
