Open AccessUltrasound in the diagnosis of clinical orthopedics: The orthopedic stethoscope
Author(s) -
Alexander Blankstein
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v2.i2.13
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasonography , orthopedic surgery , magnetic resonance imaging , stethoscope , radiology , ultrasound , computed tomography , medical physics , modalities , surgery , social science , sociology
Ultrasonography has advantages over other imaging modalities in terms of availability and comfort, safety, and diagnostic potential. Operating costs are low compared with both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The portable equipment is accessible at locations distant from medical centers. Importantly, ultrasonography is performed while patients lie in a comfortable position, without pain or claustrophobia.