Open AccessPoint-of-Care Ultrasound, the New Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
Author(s) -
Sarah Jackson,
Hung Le,
Deanna L. Kerkhof,
Gianmichel D. Corrado
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000810
Subject(s) - medicine , physical examination , point of care ultrasound , point of care , ultrasound , physical exam , point of care testing , health care , primary care , physical therapy , medical physics , nursing , family medicine , radiology , pathology , surgery , economics , economic growth
The availability of handheld ultrasound offers physicians an opportunity to better define anatomy and pathophysiology, thus enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of a standard physical examination. The medical community increasingly embraces the potential for point-of-care ultrasound across medical specialties. The primary aim of this review was to identify and compile information on the current clinical utility of point-of-care ultrasound for musculoskeletal examination. This information will enable health care providers to understand the current utility and potential of musculoskeletal point-of-care ultrasound, thus facilitating its appropriate adoption into clinical practice.