Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology: A Delphi-Based Consensus Statement
Recommended Citation
Hall MM, Allen GM, Allison S, Craig J, DeAngelis JP, Delzell PB, Finnoff JT, Frank RM, Gupta A, Hoffman DF, Jacobson JA, Narouze S, Nazarian LN, Onishi K, Ray JW, Sconfienza LM, Smith J, and Tagliafico A. Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology: A Delphi-Based Consensus Statement. J Ultrasound Med 2022.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2022
Publication Title
Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The current lack of agreement regarding standardized terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound presents challenges in education, clinical practice, and research. This consensus was developed to provide a reference to improve clarity and consistency in communication.
METHODS: A multidisciplinary expert panel was convened consisting of 18 members representing multiple specialty societies identified as key stakeholders in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound. A Delphi process was used to reach consensus which was defined as group level agreement >80%.
RESULTS: Content was organized into seven general topics including: 1) General Definitions, 2) Equipment and Transducer Manipulation, 3) Anatomic and Descriptive Terminology, 4) Pathology, 5) Procedural Terminology, 6) Image Labeling, and 7) Documentation. Terms and definitions which reached consensus agreement are presented herein.
CONCLUSIONS: The historic use of multiple similar terms in the absence of precise definitions has led to confusion when conveying information between colleagues, patients, and third-party payers. This multidisciplinary expert consensus addresses multiple areas of variability in diagnostic ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-guided procedures related to musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
PubMed ID
35103998
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
