Diagnostic paraspinal musculoskeletal ultrasonography

Schwartz, Robert G.; Rohan, J.A.; Hayden, Frank

doi:10.3233/bmr-1999-12103

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“…All athletes subsequently underwent US assessment of the lumbosacral region using a simple grading system for severity. (15,21) The median time to first consultation was 7.0 (IQR 12.0) days after injury, and the median time before US evaluation (Table II).…”

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Pattern of muscle injuries and predictors of return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes

Shariff¹,

Ashril²,

Razif³

2013

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Pattern of muscle injuries and predictors of return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes

Shariff¹,

Ashril²,

Razif³

2013

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“…Although US can sensitively detect incomplete soft tissue injuries [6], MRI is better suited for direct imaging of the spinal cord and the subarachnoid space due to its ability to delineate different tissue types and provide accurate identification of herniations and stenosis in the lumbar and cervical spine [9]. Moreover, MRI can be obtained in multiple planes with different weights, offering a considerable amount of information.…”

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“…The non-invasive nature of US ensures that vulnerable and high-risk patients can be diagnosed and evaluated without the need for exploratory surgery or other invasive measures [10]. The use of US to provide 2D images for surgery has been well established for many decades [6], but the relatively recent development of novel US techniques has resulted in 3D and 4D images with a higher resolution and sensitivity than conventional 2D images. These techniques have been primarily used to monitor fetuses in utero [55], but 3D US imaging, in concert with CT scanning, has now been applied in spinal cord surgeries [47].…”

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“…However, not all institutions have ready access to CT and MRI equipment, and US can fill this gap. Schwartz [6] presented a case study that demonstrated pre-operative paraspinal US as a viable alternative to MRI. Paraspinal US had an 80% true positive rate and a 20% false positive rate.…”

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“…US uses high-frequency sound waves emitted by a transducer and reflected back from organs and tissues to provide an image on a screen [6]. It was first employed to image breast cancer patients [7].…”

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The utility of ultrasound for surgical spinal decompression

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Surgery is routinely performed to decompress the spinal cord. While a number of imaging modalities are currently used in the perioperative setting of surgical spinal cord decompression including computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound (US) usage is relatively new. Therefore, only a few studies in the literature describe its value in the perioperative setting. US is a simple, safe, rapid, non-invasive, and inexpensive modality that constitutes a potential alternative when other modalities are not suitable or unavailable. It enables surgeons to generate high-resolution real-time images that can aid in diagnosing pathologies, guiding surgeries, and evaluating surgical outcomes. This review discusses the present literature and utility of pre-, intra-, and post-operative US in patients undergoing surgical spinal decompression. We also delineate three cases in which US was utilized at King Saud University hospital, which is considered one of the first centers in our region to report the use of US to guide treatment in spine surgery.

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Demonstration of the appearance of the paraspinal musculoligamentous structures of the cervical spine using ultrasound

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The application of ultrasound in the imaging of the neck has primarily focussed on anterior structures (e.g., thyroid gland). Structures located on the posterior aspect of the neck have received little attention. This study illustrates the capability of modern ultrasound equipment in visualising the musculoligamentous structures of the neck, particularly the paraspinal musculature. Ten healthy adult volunteers (6 female; 4 male) underwent ultrasound examination of the cervical spine. A standardised technique for transducer placement was adopted and successive images of the neck of each subject were obtained. Spatial compound (extended field of view) images were obtained in subjects using one of two different ultrasound systems. Images of structures produced by ultrasound were compared to those achieved with magnetic resonance imaging in three subjects. Identification of key landmarks aided orientation and identification of structures. The internal architecture of the musculoligamentous structures of the cervical spine, especially the posterior neck muscles, was demonstrated well using ultrasound. Our study showed that modern ultrasound equipment is capable of producing clear images of the posterior cervical spine musculature and certain bony features.

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Diagnostic paraspinal musculoskeletal ultrasonography

Cited by 7 publications

References 3 publications

Pattern of muscle injuries and predictors of return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes

Pattern of muscle injuries and predictors of return-to-play duration among Malaysian athletes

The utility of ultrasound for surgical spinal decompression

Demonstration of the appearance of the paraspinal musculoligamentous structures of the cervical spine using ultrasound

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