Introduction: Low-intensity doses of ultrasound are currently used in the treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions. However, this ultrasonic therapy may be contraindicated in children due to the potential for growth disturbances, particularly at the epiphyseal plates of the long bones. We hypothesize that current clinical therapeutic doses of ultrasound (0.5 W/cm2) will not cause prematu...

Introduction: Tracking muscle movement can be very useful in diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients with neuromuscular disorders. Doppler ultrasound is well suited for analysis of musculoskeletal movement, but conventional ultrasound systems are bulky and not suitable for monitoring patients during ambulatory gait. A wireless Doppler ultrasound system can allow for direct measurement of muscu...

Ultrasound examination (USG) is becoming more popular among physiotherapists. The term “rehabilitative ultrasound imaging” (RUI) refers to the use of USG in rehabilitation process. An (ultrasound) used physiotherapeutic therapy evaluate tissue and function musculoskeletal system. real image allows for accurate observation stimulation necessary muscles during kinesiotherapy, while measurements t...

Meniscal cysts are a relatively uncommon occurrence that may result in pain and disability in the knee. It is widely believed that meniscal cysts are secondary to fluid extrusion from a meniscus tear. Typically, diagnosis of a meniscal cyst typically requires magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to delineate the cyst and any associated injuries. With improvements in sonographic technology, ultrasou...

BACKGROUND A widespread and fundamental assumption in the health sciences is that muscle functions are related to a wide variety of conditions, for example pain, ischemic and neurological disorder, exercise and injury. It is therefore highly desirable to study musculoskeletal contributions in clinical applications such as the treatment of muscle injuries, post-surgery evaluations, monitoring of...

Source: Diagnostic musculoskeletal US for physiatrists: new perspectives from different vantage points. Dr. Jay Smith (Mayo Clinic). American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 69th Annual Assembly; San Diego, CA: November 20-23, 2008. When performing diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, the practitioner must adhere to the following vital steps to maximize the best o...