Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
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3D Ultrasound Imaging: Fast and Cost-effective Morphometry of Musculoskeletal Tissue
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2017
3D ultrasound imaging (3DUS) allows fast and cost-effective morphometry of musculoskeletal tissues. We present a protocol to measure muscle volume and fascicle length using 3DUS.
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Isolating Stem Cells from Soft Musculoskeletal Tissues
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2010
Isolating adult stem cells from musculoskeletal soft tissues based on the cell's adherence speed to flask.
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Using Point of Care Ultrasound to Augment Acquisition of Physical Exam Skills: Knee and Shoulder
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2023
Source: Joseph H. Donroe, Rachel Liu; Yale School of Medicine, USA Point of Care Ultrasound or POCUS is easy to use, has enhanced mobility due to the smaller equipment needed, and may be carried out in a variety of settings. It is also far safer and cheaper than imaging techniques like computer tomography. POCUS can be helpful when certain physical exam findings are difficult to appreciate by palpation, percussion, or auscultation and can facilitate learning elements of the cardiac, pulmonary,...
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High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of the Abdominal Aorta
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2023
Source: Amelia R. Adelsperger, Evan H. Phillips, and Craig J. Goergen, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana High-frequency ultrasound systems are used to acquire high resolution images. Here, the use of a state-of-the-art system will be demonstrated to image the morphology and hemodynamics of small pulsatile arteries and veins found in mice and rats. Ultrasound is a relatively inexpensive, portable, and versatile method for the noninvasive...
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A high-frequency transducer sends sound waves into the body and receives echoes returning from tissues with different properties. The system converts those echoes into an image, allowing clinicians to examine soft-tissue structures in real time. This mechanism supports immediate assessment of anatomy and makes it possible to observe changes while a structure moves.
Dynamic imaging allows clinicians to observe muscles, tendons, joints, nerves, and other soft tissues during movement rather than only in a stationary position. This can reveal behavior or abnormalities that may not be apparent in a static image. The capability is particularly relevant when assessing structures whose appearance changes with motion during a clinical examination.
Doppler ultrasound adds information about blood flow within the examined area. In musculoskeletal assessment, clinicians can use this feature to evaluate vascular activity associated with inflammation. It therefore complements structural imaging by contributing functional information, helping connect visible tissue findings with inflammatory processes during clinical evaluation.
Depending on the clinical assessment, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound can help identify tendon tears, fluid collections, nerve abnormalities, and joint pathology. It can examine several types of soft tissue in the same real-time setting, giving clinicians information that supports diagnosis. These findings may also influence treatment planning and decisions about whether a procedure is appropriate.
Clinicians can use real-time imaging to guide injections, aspirations, and other procedures involving musculoskeletal tissues. Visualization helps place the procedure in relation to the relevant anatomy while the intervention is performed. This application connects diagnostic imaging with treatment, allowing the examination to support both identification of pathology and immediate procedural planning.
Its portability and lack of ionizing radiation make Musculoskeletal Ultrasound valuable when clinicians need a rapid, accessible assessment of soft tissues. The technique supports diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring recovery, while dynamic imaging adds information during movement. These characteristics allow it to serve different stages of care rather than only the initial evaluation.