Physiatrists are sensitive to the importance of using a diagnostic test as an extension of the clinical examination. Training in electrodiagnostic testing provides an excellent base to learn about integrating…
Diagnostic ultrasound has been and is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for the orthopedic surgeon in the evaluation of the musculoskeletal system. Ultrasound has been found to be an extremely…
Despite the tendency for injuries of the foot and ankle to be readily localized at physical examination, the examiner is advised to perform an ultrasound examination when indicated with a…
Musculoskeletal ultrasonographic evaluation of the proximal lower limb includes the evaluation of the soft tissue structures, including tendons, ligaments, or muscles, and the bony structures of this region, include the…
High-frequency diagnostic ultrasonography of the hand, wrist and elbow has significant potential to improve the quality of diagnosis and care provided by neuromuscular and musculoskeletal specialists. In patients referred for…
The shoulder is the most common region to be evaluated with musculoskeletal ultrasound. The shoulder’s complex anatomy enables an exceptional range of mobility at the expense of static stability. Consequently,…
The role of ultrasound in musculoskeletal imaging is expanding as technology advances and clinicians become better educated about its clinical applications. The main use of musculoskeletal ultrasound to physiatrists is…
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and intrathecal drug delivery (IDD) are forms of neuromodulation, meaning that they are reversible and nondestructive. SCS is generally limited to conditions such as radiculopathy and…
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disorder. Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a significant cause of back pain. Pain after VCF can be attributed to incomplete healing and progressive…
Discography is a purely diagnostic interventional procedure performed to confirm or refute the hypothesis that a specific lumbar disc is the predominant source of a patient’s low back pain. In…
