Publications by authors named "David J Nutz"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided versus unguided injections into the pes anserinus bursa using cadaver specimens.
  • In a single blind, prospective study involving 24 unembalmed cadaver lower limbs, the researcher found that ultrasound-guided injections had a 92% accuracy rate while unguided injections only had a 17% accuracy rate.
  • The results demonstrated that ultrasound guidance significantly improves the accuracy of injections into the pes anserinus bursa, suggesting it should be preferred for clinical procedures.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an imaging modality that can be used to evaluate nerve, tendon, muscle, ligament, and joint disorders and to guide therapeutic procedures. A growing proportion of physiatrists are interested in musculoskeletal ultrasound as demonstrated by the increasing number of musculoskeletal ultrasound articles published in physical medicine and rehabilitation journals and quantity of musculoskeletal ultrasound courses and workshops at physical medicine and rehabilitation conferences. The Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program developed a musculoskeletal ultrasound course for their physical medicine and rehabilitation residents, which was implemented in 2008.

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