It has been widely known that typing on a keyboard and using a mouse for extended periods of time can affect or exacerbate musculoskeletal disorders of forearms or CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome). Most studies related to this have reported that the flexion/extension angle of wrists and radial/ulnar deviation angle of wrists, as well as the pronation/supination angle of the forearms, can cause an i...

BACKGROUND Ultrasound (US) is a good first-line alternative for the diagnosis of bone fractures in adults as well as children. Our study shows that, compared to X-ray, in a resource-constrained environment, on-site US has a high sensitivity (98%) and specificity (96%) in the diagnosis of bone fractures. PURPOSE To compare the accuracy of on-the-spot US with conventional radiography in the scr...

3D ultrasound is a promising imaging modality for clinical diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Its cost is relatively low in comparison with CT and MRI, no intensive training and radiation protection is required for its operation, and its hardware is movable and can potentially be portable. In this study, we developed a portable freehand 3D ultrasound imaging system for the assessment of muscul...

Due to its several advantages (inexpensive, non-invasive, easily accessible, does not contain radiation, provides quantification and comparative/dynamic real-time imaging), musculoskeletal ultrasonography has been recognized to have a paramount role in the realm of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (1–3). In order to foster the academic strength of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) ...

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic connective disease in which the musculoskeletal involvement affects especially the hands and feet. Ultrasound (US) represents an important tool in the assessment of the joint and soft tissue involvement in this rheumatic disorder. Few authors have investigated the role of US in the evaluation of joints and peri-articular tissues in SSc patients. The current...

The authors present a technique paper on the utilization of both ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance for injections about the hip joint. This review draws from specialists including physiatry, family medicine and orthopaedic surgery. We hope the editors and reviewers find this document beneficial to the readership, especially those practicing musculoskeletal medicine and may use this informatio...

In this chapter, we review different imaging modalities, including radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and nuclear medicine scintigraphy, and their application to musculoskeletal neoplasm. Advantages and limitations of each modality are reviewed, and suggestions for imaging approach are provided.