The Reviewed of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Diagnosis of the Causes of Low Back Pain 

Mou Xin*, Zhang Guohui, Xie Xinyuan, Zhang Hong 

Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western MedicineShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437, CHINA

Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT and X-ray are widely used in the diagnosis of the cause of low back pain. However, its limitations and contraindications limits the applications. Ultrasound is a safe, cheap and convenience technology shows great potential in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. This paper summarizes the research progress and application of ultrasound imaging in the diagnosis of low back pain, and provide reference for clinical work. 

Keywords: Review of ultrasound examination; Diagnosis; Rehabilitation; Pain