肩関節の超音波断層検査に対する患者側からの評価

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Background: The usefulness and importance of ultrasonography of the shoulder joint have been recognized by orthopedic surgeons. However, there is no report about the evaluation of ultrasonography of the shoulder joint by patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the evaluation of ultrasonography of the shoulder joint by patients. Methods: Thirty nine patients (32 males, 7 females) who had undergone ultrasonography of shoulder joint by an orthopedic surgeon who was familiar with ultrasonography were enrolled in this study. We asked about the usefulness of ultrasonography, and examination fee in the questionnaires. Results: Regarding the usefulness of ultrasonography, the number of “very useful”, “somewhat useful”, “not so useful” were 34, four and one respectively. Regarding the examination fee, the number of “reasonable”,“MRI is expensive”, “inexpensive ” and “no answer” were 31, four , two and one respectively. Conclusion: Most patients judged ultrasonography of the shoulder joint was useful and the examination fee was reasonable.