Ultrasound Use by Upper Extremity Surgeons in 2020: A Survey of ASSH Members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) among hand surgeons appears to be increasing. The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization patterns and attitudes regarding US among American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) members in 2020 as well as the changes in usage patterns since a previous survey in 2015.

Methods

In 2020, an updated and expanded 27-question survey was distributed to 4852 members of the ASSH. Questions assessed respondent demographics, training, and practice patterns, and access, utilization, training, and opinions pertaining to US.

Results

A total of 418 surveys (8.6%) were analyzed. Compared to 2015, there was an increase in the percentage of respondents using US for diagnostic purposes (51%-68%), as well as having per

SUBMITTER: Demino C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798197 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature