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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Musculoskeletal Ultrasound"”.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging - an exploration of physiotherapists' interests and use in practice
Background: Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, (MSKUSI) is an appealing modality for many professions and professionals. There are indications that physiotherapists have tried to access MSKUSI but the evidence base exploring their interests and clinical use is extremely limited. Aim: To explore …
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Descriptive analysis of the musculoskeletal case load referred for ultrasound imaging in an Auckland imaging practice : a case study
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) imaging provides visualisation of a large number of superficial anatomical structures including nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. The utility of ultrasound has been compared to other common imaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance …
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Effect of Monophasic Pulsed Current on the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
… of the plantar fascia was measured with musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US). Following treatment, post intervention evaluation was performed using the same outcome measures.</p>
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The investigation of bursae in the forefoot of patients with rheumatoid arthritis using musculosketal ultra sound imaging performed by a podiatrist
… investigated. The aim of this thesis was to use musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) performed by a podiatrist to evaluate the prevalence and natural history of bursae in the forefoot in RA patients.<br/>Once reliability of technique was established, a longitudinal study design was used in which a …
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MITIGATING DATA SCARCITY CHALLENGES IN MEDICAL IMAGING ANALYSIS:ADVANCED LEARNING APPROACHES WITH EMPHASIS ON HEMOPHILIC ULTRASOUND IMAGES
… in assessing joint health and bleeding events. Ultrasound (US) imaging is a fundamental tool in the diagnostic process and is currently used to identify when the joint recess is filled with synovial fluid or blood, a condition known as “recess distention” that, if filled with blood, can …
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The Validity and Reliability of Ultrasound as a Tool for Assessing Skeletal Muscle Characteristics in the Pediatric Population
… for muscle quantification, alternatives like ultrasound (US) offer non-invasive, cost-effective benefits without radiation. US, commonly used by physical therapists for Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI), could assess muscle structure and function, aiding therapeutic interventions. …
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The Mechanism of Action of Hyaluronan Therapy as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis and the Assessment of Osteoarthritic Articular Cartilage Using Ultrasound
… and tissue level, and (2) whether quantitative ultrasound imaging can detect early degenerative changes in articular cartilage before irreversible osteoarthritic damage develops. By combining molecular characterisation, ex vivo cartilage experiments, and advanced ultrasound imaging, the research …