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Integrating NM and MSK US
Dr. Visco - Integrating NM and MSK US
Dr. Visco - Integrating NM and MSK US
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This document is a presentation or lecture on integrating neuromuscular (NM) and musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound technology. The speaker is Christopher J. Visco, MD, an Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and the Director of the PM&R Residency Program and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. <br /><br />The objectives of the presentation include discussing advances in ultrasound technology, describing the sonographic appearance of nerve pathologies, exploring the clinical presentation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal morbidity, reviewing examples of diagnostic imaging, and discussing ultrasound-guided nerve procedures.<br /><br />The presentation emphasizes the fundamentals of using ultrasound in NM and MSK imaging. It discusses different types of transducers and their frequencies, highlighting that higher frequencies provide better resolution but less penetration, while lower frequencies provide deeper imaging but with reduced resolution.<br /><br />The speaker explains the reasons for using ultrasound in NM and MSK imaging, such as obtaining a better view of nerves over long segments, diagnosing nerve pathology, and planning procedures. The presentation also covers the visualization of tissue planes, imaging techniques in both longitudinal and transverse planes, and the interpretation of ultrasound images of nerves and muscles.<br /><br />Several examples of nerves that can be imaged with ultrasound are provided, including the sciatic nerve, brachial plexus, radial nerve, ulnar nerve, and various cutaneous nerves. The presentation also discusses the identification of anatomic variants, entrapment appearances, and pathology such as fibrosis, fat infiltration, and fascicular changes.<br /><br />The speaker emphasizes that ultrasound is a tool to improve diagnoses, provide accurate injections, and personalize treatments for patients. The document concludes with the speaker's contact information for further communication.
Keywords
neuromuscular ultrasound
musculoskeletal ultrasound
NM and MSK imaging
ultrasound technology
nerve pathologies
diagnostic imaging
ultrasound-guided nerve procedures
transducers
tissue planes
anatomic variants
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