Musculoskeletal ultrasonography (MSKUS) is one kind of diagnostic technology of ultrasonography applied in musculoskeletal system. Its unique advantages

such as easy operation

real-time imaging and high resolution

enable MSKUS to be widely applied in the diagnosis

intervention

outcome measures and follow-up of musculoskeletal diseases. MSKUS can dynamically show the anatomical

motor function

and pathological changes in the muscle

tendon

ligament

nerve

cartilage and bone

and plays an important role in rheumatology

neurology

orthopedics and rehabilitation as one main imaging modality. The new technologies of ultrasonography

including contrast-enhanced ultrasound

elastography

and so on

will further push the development of MSKUS.