The concept of evaluating the musculoskeletal system with ultrasonography (US) was
initially introduced in the late 1970s.
Since its advancement in the mid-1980s, musculoskeletal US has recently gained popularity
in the United States. This can be partially attributed to advances in technology that
have improved image resolution, allowing accurate delineation of anatomic structures
and pathologic conditions. Additionally, trends toward cost reduction have made musculoskeletal
US an attractive alternative to more expensive imaging methods, such as MR imaging.
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