title: Assessment of neuromuscular conditions using ultrasound.
abstract: Upper extremity pain in persons with spinal cord injury is a common cause of morbidity. Ultrasound of nerve, muscle, and tendon has the potential to become a valuable modality in assessing this population, and has the advantage of reduced health care costs, portability, and use in populations that cannot tolerate MRI. It has the potential to detect issues before the onset of significant morbidity, and preserve patient independence. Upper extremity ultrasound already has many studies showing its utility in diagnosis, and newer techniques have the potential to enhance its use in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
authors: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, 1120 North West 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Medical Education, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, 1120 North West 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: rirwin@med.miami.edu.
authors: Robert W
authors: RW
authors: Irwin
authors: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, 1120 North West 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
authors: Erin T
authors: ET
authors: Wolff
mesh_terms: D054459:Elasticity Imaging Techniques; D006801:Humans; D059352:Musculoskeletal Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
keywords: Elastography; Elbow; Nerve; Shoulder; Tendon; Ultrasound; Wrist