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The role of high-resolution ultrasound in the diagnosis of
neuromuscular disease as a tool complementary to electrodiagnostic techniques
will be discussed, including indications, advantages, limitations, and potential
for future research. Ultrasound-guided needle placement can be used to increase
accuracy and safety of nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography.
Ultrasound imaging of nerve and muscle can provide additional diagnostic
information when performed in conjunction with nerve conduction studies and
needle electromyography in the setting of nerve entrapment, nerve inflammation,
and muscle disease. Its unique features include the ability to image structures
dynamically in real time and the technique of sonopalpation. Because
neuromuscular ultrasound is a rapidly evolving diagnostic tool with significant
changes in technology, which facilitates its increased use,
there is a steadily
growing body of literature in this area. However, there remains an ongoing need
for high-quality studies that evaluate the role and cost-effectiveness of
neuromuscular ultrasound, both when used alone and in combination with electrodiagnosis.
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