Muskuloskeletaler Ultraschall beim Notfallpatienten

Acute diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system (MSK) are a common reason for presentation to the emergency department. Ultrasound is becoming increasingly important as a diagnostic imaging modality.

Applicability and significance of point-of-care ultrasonography for MSK pathologies in the emergency department and its value, particularly in comparison to other imaging modalities.

Presentation of fields of application relevant to emergency medicine, overview of current literature, and expert recommendations.

Ultrasound is highly valuable in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal emergencies.

In musculoskeletal emergency patients, ultrasound can often contribute to the diagnosis and, thus, other, more expensive imaging examinations are not necessary.