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Advancing neuromuscular ultrasound through research: Finding common sound.

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Hobson-Webb, LD; Cartwright, MS
Published in: Muscle Nerve
September 2017

INTRODUCTION: Neuromuscular ultrasound (NMUS) is an accepted, but underutilized, diagnostic tool in the evaluation of neuromuscular disorders. The lack of uniform high-quality standards in published research and in clinical practice has been a limitation to its growth. METHODS: In this article we address the shortcomings of NMUS research and establish basic standards to guide further work in the field. RESULTS: A review of the basic types of NMUS research studies is presented, along with the elements that each should include. Basic standards for this imaging technique are also presented. An explanation of common data elements (CDEs) is provided with discussion of how NMUS may benefit from their creation. CONCLUSIONS: High-quality NMUS research is needed to advance the field. Assuring that publications meet basic standards is essential. In addition, the creation of CDEs specific for NMUS is proposed. Muscle Nerve 56: 375-378, 2017.

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Muscle Nerve

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1097-4598

Publication Date

September 2017

Volume

56

Issue

3

Start / End Page

375 / 378

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography
  • Prospective Studies
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Humans
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Biomedical Research
  • 32 Biomedical and clinical sciences
  • 31 Biological sciences
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences
 

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Hobson-Webb, L. D., & Cartwright, M. S. (2017). Advancing neuromuscular ultrasound through research: Finding common sound. Muscle Nerve, 56(3), 375–378. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.25621
Hobson-Webb, Lisa D., and Michael S. Cartwright. “Advancing neuromuscular ultrasound through research: Finding common sound.Muscle Nerve 56, no. 3 (September 2017): 375–78. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.25621.
Hobson-Webb LD, Cartwright MS. Advancing neuromuscular ultrasound through research: Finding common sound. Muscle Nerve. 2017 Sep;56(3):375–8.
Hobson-Webb, Lisa D., and Michael S. Cartwright. “Advancing neuromuscular ultrasound through research: Finding common sound.Muscle Nerve, vol. 56, no. 3, Sept. 2017, pp. 375–78. Pubmed, doi:10.1002/mus.25621.
Hobson-Webb LD, Cartwright MS. Advancing neuromuscular ultrasound through research: Finding common sound. Muscle Nerve. 2017 Sep;56(3):375–378.
Journal cover image

Published In

Muscle Nerve

DOI

EISSN

1097-4598

Publication Date

September 2017

Volume

56

Issue

3

Start / End Page

375 / 378

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography
  • Prospective Studies
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Humans
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Biomedical Research
  • 32 Biomedical and clinical sciences
  • 31 Biological sciences
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences