Exposure to low amounts of ultrasound energy does not improve soft tissue shoulder pathology: a systematic review.
This study aimed to systematically and critically review available literature to ascertain whether beneficial effects of ultrasound were associated with certain shoulder pathologies or particular ultrasound treatment protocols. Eight studies included in this review (n=586 patients, median PEDro score=8.0/10) evaluated various parameters, including the duration of patients` symptoms (0-12 months), duty cycle (20% and 100%), [...]
Therapeutic ultrasound for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
The objective of this review was to compare therapeutic ultrasound with sham or no specific intervention in terms of effects on pain and function safety outcomes in patients with knee or hip OA. Compared to the previous version of the review, four additional trials were identified resulting in the inclusion of five small sized trials [...]
Sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in early diagnosis of metatarsal bone stress fractures: a pilot study of 37 patients.
The objective of this study was to evaluate sensitivity and specificity of US versus dedicated MRI, taken as the gold standard, in early diagnosis of metatarsal bone stress fractures. Consecutive patients with mechanical pain and swelling of the metatarsal region for less than 3 months and with normal radiographs were included. US and dedicated MRI [...]
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