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Nazarian, Levon N.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4218-8000

A5065819006 | I2799810409

Mayo Clinic

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Citations 2

Ultrasound-guided surgery in musculoskeletal care: a framework for responsible integration

British Journal of Sports Medicine | September 17, 2026 | Volume: No volume available | Issue: No issue available | Pages: bjsports-2026-112612

10.1136/bjsports-2026-112612 | PMID 42754378

Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology: A Delphi‐Based Consensus Statement

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine | February 1, 2022 | Volume: 41 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 2395-2412

10.1002/jum.15947 | PMID 35103998

Objectives The current lack of agreement regarding standardized terminology in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound presents challenges in education, clinical practice, and research. This consensus was developed to provide a reference to improve clarity and consistency in communication. Methods A multidisciplinary expert panel was convened consisting of 18 members representing multiple specialty societies identified as key stakeholders in musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound. A Delphi process was used to reach consensus which was defined as group level agreement >80%. Results Content was organized into seven general topics including: 1) General Definitions, 2) Equipment and Transducer Manipulation, 3) Anatomic and Descriptive Terminology, 4) Pathology, 5) Procedural Terminology, 6) Image Labeling, and 7) Documentation. Terms and definitions which reached consensus agreement are presented herein. Conclusions The historic use of multiple similar terms in the absence of precise definitions has led to confusion when conveying information between colleagues, patients, and third‐party payers. This multidisciplinary expert consensus addresses multiple areas of variability in diagnostic ultrasound imaging and ultrasound‐guided procedures related to musculoskeletal and sports medicine.