Sonoanatomy of the spine: a comprehensive scanning protocol from cervical to sacral region

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Chang K., KARA M., Su D. C., Gurcay E., KAYMAK B., Wu W., ...More

MEDICAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY, vol.21, no.4, pp.474-482, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.11152/mu-2034
  • Journal Name: MEDICAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.474-482
  • Keywords: vertebra, sonography, facet, pain, nerve root, intervention, BOTULINUM TOXIN INJECTIONS, LIMB PERIPHERAL-NERVES, SONOGRAPHIC TRACKING, PICTORIAL ESSAY, MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND, MUSCULUS/USPRM, GUIDE, MUSCLES
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ultrasound has been increasingly used in the musculoskeletal system, including the spine. In this protocol, the probe positionings, anatomical relationships, and ultrasound images of commonly scanned spinal structures are described. With an international consensus of several expert physiatrists i.e. USPRM; Ultrasound Study Group of ISPRM (International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine), this guide can provide a standardized approach for physicians who are interested in ultrasound diagnosis and guided pain interventions of the spine.