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Neuromuscular ultrasound in clinical practice: A review.

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Gonzalez, NL; Hobson-Webb, LD
Published in: Clin Neurophysiol Pract
2019

Neuromuscular ultrasound (NMUS) is becoming a standard element in the evaluation of peripheral nerve and muscle disease. When obtained simultaneously to electrodiagnostic studies, it provides dynamic, structural information that can refine a diagnosis or identify a structural etiology. NMUS can improve patient care for those with mononeuropathies, polyneuropathy, motor neuron disease and muscle disorders. In this article, we present a practical guide to the basics of NMUS and its clinical application. Basic ultrasound physics, scanning techniques and clinical applications are reviewed, along with current challenges.

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Clin Neurophysiol Pract

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2467-981X

Publication Date

2019

Volume

4

Start / End Page

148 / 163

Location

Netherlands

Related Subject Headings

  • 3209 Neurosciences
 

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Gonzalez, N. L., & Hobson-Webb, L. D. (2019). Neuromuscular ultrasound in clinical practice: A review. Clin Neurophysiol Pract, 4, 148–163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnp.2019.04.006
Gonzalez, Natalia L., and Lisa D. Hobson-Webb. “Neuromuscular ultrasound in clinical practice: A review.Clin Neurophysiol Pract 4 (2019): 148–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnp.2019.04.006.
Gonzalez NL, Hobson-Webb LD. Neuromuscular ultrasound in clinical practice: A review. Clin Neurophysiol Pract. 2019;4:148–63.
Gonzalez, Natalia L., and Lisa D. Hobson-Webb. “Neuromuscular ultrasound in clinical practice: A review.Clin Neurophysiol Pract, vol. 4, 2019, pp. 148–63. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.cnp.2019.04.006.
Gonzalez NL, Hobson-Webb LD. Neuromuscular ultrasound in clinical practice: A review. Clin Neurophysiol Pract. 2019;4:148–163.
Journal cover image

Published In

Clin Neurophysiol Pract

DOI

EISSN

2467-981X

Publication Date

2019

Volume

4

Start / End Page

148 / 163

Location

Netherlands

Related Subject Headings

  • 3209 Neurosciences