Andrea S Klauser, Alberto Tagliafico, Gina M Allen, Natalie Boutry, Rob Campbell, Michel Court-Payen, Andrew Grainger, Henry Guerini, Eugene McNally, Philip J O'Connor, Simon Ostlere, Philippe Petroons, Monique Reijnierse, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Enzo Silvestri, David J Wilson, Carlo Martinoli
OBJECTIVE: To develop clinical guidelines for musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) referral in Europe. METHODS: Sixteen musculoskeletal radiologists from seven European countries participated in a consensus-based interactive process (Delphi method) using consecutive questionnaires and consensus procedure meetings at several European radiology meetings. The evaluation of musculoskeletal diseases was established by literature reviews, followed by consensus on clinical utility in three consensus meetings...
May 2012: European Radiology