January 2025 Pediatric Lecture Series: Introduction to Ultrasound for Current and Future uses in Pediatric Rehabilitation (enduring)-Session Recording

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In the lecture, Dr. Rothman discusses the use of ultrasound in pediatric rehabilitation, particularly its current and future applications. She highlights the advantages, such as being a painless, portable option and often requiring less sedation compared to other imaging methods. Ultrasound is valuable in targeting non-muscle structures and in scenarios where patients cannot be positioned anatomically. It's especially useful for procedures requiring precise needle placement, decreasing risks and potentially improving outcomes. Despite its benefits, there are limitations, including extra time for procedures, the need for patient cooperation, and cost. <br /><br />Dr. Rothman shares research supporting ultrasound's superior accuracy in procedures compared to manual methods. Furthermore, in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic cases, ultrasound aids in diagnostics, complements existing diagnostic studies, and can reduce the number of necessary tests. It is promising in research, improving disease assessments and responses to treatments. Future uses might include better assessing candidates for spasticity treatments in cerebral palsy. The lecture not only informs about the technical aspects but also encourages discussion of further applications and experiences in pediatric rehabilitation.

Keywords

ultrasound

pediatric rehabilitation

needle placement

diagnostics

spasticity treatments

cerebral palsy

imaging methods