Clinical application of ultrasound elastography in musculoskeletal system diseases
10.13929/j.issn.1003-3289.2025.08.032
- VernacularTitle:超声弹性成像在骨骼肌肉系统疾病的临床应用
- Author:
Ligang CUI
1
;
Tao CHEN
;
Li QIU
;
Guoqing DU
;
Jia'an ZHU
Author Information
1. 北京大学第三医院超声医学科,北京 100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
musculoskeletal system;
elasticity imaging techniques
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology
2025;41(8):1361-1367
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Musculoskeletal system(MSK)diseases have high incidences,severely affecting patients' functional status and quality of life,also being the primary causes of disability.As a supplementary technique to traditional ultrasound,ultrasound elastography(USE)has advantages such as real-time dynamic evaluation,without radiation,low cost,good repeatability and portability,being able to provide unique diagnostic information through evaluating tissue stiffness,demonstrating significant value in the diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of MSK diseases,mainly including evaluating muscle,tendon,ligament,joint injuries,nerves and bones.However,USE also faces shortcomings and challenges such as strong operator dependence,limited evaluation of deep tissues,and lack of standardization.In the future,development of three-dimensional analysis,integration with artificial intelligence,establishment of standards and expansion of application fields are required to achieve broader clinical application of USE.The application,advantages,challenges and prospects of USE in MSK diseases were reviewed in this article.
