Study seems to support concern about increased MSK ultrasound use, possibly facilitated by the low cost and ready availability of the technology. More »
Researchers found that residents who attend conferences that focus on missed or misinterpreted cases are 67 percent less likely to miss important findings when reading on-call musculoskeletal X-ray images, according to a study in the American Journal of Roentgenology . More »
Magnetic resonance (MR) technologists have developed three de-facto specialties over time, which could herald new training programs to meet the community’s needs. More »
29 year old female presented to the Emergency Department with complaint of chest pain for the past 5 days. This pain initiated on the left side and is now bilateral. It is exacerbated with... More »
The reach of portable or compact ultrasound is increasing, with the machines getting smaller, better and more adaptable. In fact, this segment of the market is outpacing the overall ultrasound market. More »
In a new guideline, the American College of Physicians said there was strong evidence that routine X-ray, CT scan, or MRI for low back pain doesn’t improve patients’ health. Instead, those tests should be given only to patients with severe or progressive neurological deficits, who are suspected of... More »
The ability to control time—or, more specifically, temporal resolution—for volumetric acquisitions, is helping to create new applications and boost diagnostic confidence, particularly in musculoskeletal examinations. More »
The more advanced and more complicated the disease process, the more likely the patient will end up with surgery and/or amputation, increasing the cost of initial care and the additional intervention.
If those of us who are in positions to evaluate and review hiring policies do not take a significant role in ensuring a level playing field then we are truly to blame.
Tax Schemes Every Physician Should Avoid Ike Devji, JD, January 31, 2012 The next 60 days marks the final push to sell physicians across the United States tax plans of both good and questionable value.
Prevent Physician Distraction When Using mHealth Technology Aubrey Westgate, January 25, 2012 As more and more physicians use handheld mobile technology in their day-to-day work, some critics are raising concerns about “distracted doctoring.”
Can That Applicant Do the Job at Your Medical Practice? Karen Zupko, January 25, 2012 If like many communities, yours has significant numbers of non-English speaking people with whom neither you nor your staff are able to converse, your practice is at a serious disadvantage.
Clinical History: A 60-year-old female with pelvic fracture developed shortness of breath with tachycardia and tachypenea 
