Impact of Clinical Presentation on Imaging Evaluation to Direct Effective Treatment Strategies
| Autor: | Cristin M. Ferguson, Maha Torabi, Leon Lenchik, Brandon L. Roller, Christopher W. V. Schumacher |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Knee Joint media_common.quotation_subject Physical examination Knee Injuries 03 medical and health sciences Presentation 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Effective treatment Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Medical physics Physical Examination Ultrasonography media_common 030203 arthritis & rheumatology 030222 orthopedics medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Magnetic resonance imaging Imaging study Magnetic Resonance Imaging Test (assessment) Clinical Practice Proper treatment Surgery Joint Diseases Tomography X-Ray Computed business Algorithms |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Knee Surgery. 31:118-129 |
| ISSN: | 1938-2480 1538-8506 |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-0037-1608880 |
| Popis: | A multitude of musculoskeletal disorders of the knee are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Ensuring an accurate diagnosis can be challenging. It is critical to establish a thoughtful and systematic approach to assessing the patient using history and physical exam followed by appropriate imaging studies. The physical exam may be complicated due to various test maneuvers designed to help make the diagnosis. It is also important to understand the limitations of each physical exam maneuver. When appropriate, imaging is obtained to help make the diagnosis and guide treatment. There are various imaging examinations to choose from when evaluating the knee, including X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. An algorithmic approach to choosing the best imaging study is often helpful to avoid unnecessary costs and burden to the patients. The combination of a thorough clinical assessment and appropriate imaging examinations will result in accurate diagnosis, which directs proper treatment. |
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