Can Ultrasound Be Used to Improve the Palpation Skills of Physicians in Training? A Prospective Study

Accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders relies heavily on the physical examination, including accurate palpation of musculoskeletal structures. The literature suggests that there has been a deterioration of physical examination skills among medical students and residents, in part due to increased reliance on advanced imaging. It has been shown that knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physical examination skills improve with the use of ultrasound; however, the literature is limited.

Source: PM and R - December 7, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ryan Woods, Steve J. Wisniewski, Daniel R. Lueders, Thomas P. Pittelkow, Dirk R. Larson, Jonathan T. Finnoff Tags: Original Research Source Type: research