EURO-MUSCULUS/USPRM Global Report on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Publications

Abstract

The developments in technology have improved access to the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) in different clinical settings. Accordingly, MSUS has been applied to a wide range of musculoskeletal problems including inflammatory and degenerative diseases, sport injuries, and regional pain syndromes both for clinical practice and research. In this report, the authors aimed to globally examine the publications on MSUS among different specialties, countries, and topics. Sixteen reviewers under the umbrella of the European Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Society Group and the Ultrasound Study Group of International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine have evaluated approximately 15,000 publications on MSUS. The authors believe that the results of this comparative analysis may provide a holistic snapshot with regard to the utility of MSUS, not only for clinicians/academicians but also for the industry. Accordingly, while aiming to further increase their awareness, this article would possibly guide future investments as well.

‘Ultrasound Examination’ of the Musculoskeletal System: Bibliometric/Visualized Analyses on the Terminology (Change)

“…Therefore, US training requires a long learning curve and dedicated time for the training, particularly for beginners [ 19 ]. In the literature, many authors have already proposed the progressive incorporation of US skills in medical school curricula [ 20 ] and during residency [ 21 , 30 ]. All such attempts are thought to provide better awareness as regards the practical application of US examination as a natural and spontaneous link between clinical anatomy, diagnosis and management of the patient [ 9 ].…”

Ultrasound Examination and Navigation for Repeat/Delayed Reconstruction of the Ankle Extensor Tendons

“…Although there are other methods to image the common injuries of the ankle/foot (e.g., computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging), US is the one that presents additional benefits [11,12]. Indeed, it provides a comprehensive and real-time static/dynamic examination of the joints and nearby tendons, nerves, and ligaments.…”

Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: From Ultrasound Scanning to Treatment

“…The UN can be depicted using high-end US equipment with a high resolution in its course from the axilla to palm level (2). US imaging is an emerging tool in physicians' clinical practice across different specialties (3), as it allows an immediate correlation between imaging and clinical findings. It also provides a sort of "US-assisted physical examination, " e.g., "sono-Tinel" and "sono-palpation" (4).…”