Resident Accuracy of Musculoskeletal Palpation With Ultrasound Verification.
Priyesh MehtaEthan B RandChristopher J ViscoJames F WyssPublished in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2017)
This study highlights the level of inaccuracy of musculoskeletal palpation skills and draws further attention to an area of much-needed improvement in our musculoskeletal residency training programs. Ultrasound imaging is an effective noninvasive method for providing swift feedback to medical students and residents and thereby reduce the instances of inaccurate musculoskeletal palpation.