Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for assessment of synovial abnormalities among patients with knee pain: a meta-analysis.
Ke LiuXiaoxiao LiQianlin WengYilun WangYuqing ZhangChao ZengGuang-Hua LeiTing JiangPublished in: Arthritis care & research (2023)
Ultrasound demonstrated a promising accuracy in detecting synovial abnormalities among patients with knee pain. The use of ultrasound provides equivalent synovial information to MRI but is less expensive and more accessible. Therefore, it is recommended as an adjuvant for managing patients with knee pain during diagnostic strategy and individualized treatment decision-making. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keyphrases
- chronic pain
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- knee osteoarthritis
- decision making
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- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- ultrasound guided
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