title: The utility of musculoskeletal ultrasound in rehabilitation settings.
abstract: Aside from its prompt use in musculoskeletal injuries (sports lesions, degenerative/inflammatory joint disorders, and peripheral nerve pathologies), ultrasonographic imaging can be used quite conveniently in various types of rehabilitation conditions as well. If used in a rehabilitation setting, ultrasound can significantly contribute to the diagnostic/therapeutic algorithm of rehabilitation patients. Accordingly, in this article, the authors focus on the diagnostic/interventional utility of ultrasound particularly for shoulder problems, overuse injuries of wheelchair users, heterotopic ossification, amputee follow-up, peripheral nerve and botulinum toxin injections, and diaphragm imaging/electromyography.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ozçakar
authors.forename: Alparslan Bayram
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Carli
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tok
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tekin
authors.forename: Nuray
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Akkaya
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kara
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000379:methods