Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's
 ability to palpate the area.
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's
 ability to palpate the area. The purpose of this study is to identify if practitioners are as
 accurate as they think they are in identifying ribs. This is important, as mis-identifying a
 rib may put patients at risk for inadvertent needle entry into the lung.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Anyone with ribs

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  No children