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Ultrasonography (US) was first used in human medical practice during the 1950s and has since developed into a well-established diagnostic imaging method. In 1980, dystrophic muscle tissue was found to show typical US changes. Over the next three decades, muscle US has developed into a reliable screening tool for childhood neuromuscular disorders that can also be used to select an optimal biopsy site. In addition to its application in the field of neurology, muscle US is used in oncology for diagnosing soft tissue tumors and in sports medicine and physical therapy for imaging muscle and tendon injuries.
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Pillen, S., van Alfen, N. (2013). Ultrasonography. In: Wattjes, M., Fischer, D. (eds) Neuromuscular Imaging. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6552-2_2
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