Radiologists throughout the decades have introduced, developed, and advanced the use
of ultrasound in evaluation of the musculoskeletal system, first evaluating the rotator
cuff in 1977 (
1
). With the development of improved equipment producing high resolution imaging, ultrasound
plays a significant role in musculoskeletal imaging complementing, and at times rivaling
other imaging methods such as MR imaging for specific indications (
2
,
3
,
4
). Additionally, musculoskeletal ultrasound is now an important modality not only
for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders but also for guiding diagnostic and
therapeutic interventions including injections and biopsies (
5
).To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 01, 2022
Accepted:
January 24,
2022
Received in revised form:
January 24,
2022
Received:
January 19,
2022
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