Journal article
Recommended musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound terminology: a Delphi-based consensus statement
British journal of sports medicine, Vol.56(6), pp.310-319
02/02/2022
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105114
PMID: 35110328
Abstract
The current lack of agreement regarding standardised terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound presents challenges in education, clinical practice and research. This consensus was developed to provide a reference to improve clarity and consistency in communication. A multidisciplinary expert panel was convened consisting of 18 members representing multiple specialty societies identified as key stakeholders in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound. A Delphi process was used to reach consensus, which was defined as group level agreement of >80%. Content was organised into seven general topics including: (1) general definitions, (2) equipment and transducer manipulation, (3) anatomical and descriptive terminology, (4) pathology, (5) procedural terminology, (6) image labelling and (7) documentation. Terms and definitions which reached consensus agreement are presented herein. The historic use of multiple similar terms in the absence of precise definitions has led to confusion when conveying information between colleagues, patients and third-party payers. This multidisciplinary expert consensus addresses multiple areas of variability in diagnostic ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-guided procedures related to musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Recommended musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound terminology: a Delphi-based consensus statement
- Creators
- Mederic M. Hall - Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineGeorgina M. Allen - University of OxfordSandra Allison - Georgetown UniversityJoseph Craig - Henry Ford HospitalJoseph P. DeAngelis - Harvard UniversityPatricia B. Delzell - Advanced Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultants, Inc, Novelty, Ohio, USA.Jonathan T. Finnoff - United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeRachel M. Frank - University of Colorado DenverAtul Gupta - Rochester General HospitalDouglas Hoffman - Essentia HealthJon A. Jacobson - University of CincinnatiSamer Narouze - Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityLevon Nazarian - Thomas Jefferson UniversityKentaro Onishi - University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterJeremiah Wayne Ray - University of California, DavisLuca Maria Sconfienza - University of MilanJay Smith - Mayo Clinic in ArizonaAlberto Tagliafico - University of Genoa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- British journal of sports medicine, Vol.56(6), pp.310-319
- Publisher
- Bmj Publishing Group
- DOI
- 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105114
- PMID
- 35110328
- ISSN
- 0306-3674
- eISSN
- 1473-0480
- Number of pages
- 10
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/02/2022
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Family and Community Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984297349802771
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