Diagnostic Musculoskeltal Ultrasound (MSKUS), also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and directing treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions.
Most ultrasound examinations are done using an ultrasound device outside of your body and do not need any type of contrast material or injection.
In addition to the high-resolution images, the technology allows you to move around during the procedure. This allows us to focus on the exact location of the patient’s pain and use dynamic imaging to determine how motion affects the area of concern. Dynamic imaging creates clear pictures in real-time as you move your body. Additionally, ultrasound has a Doppler effect, which helps determine how blood is flowing to the affected area(s).
Sprains, Strains, Tears, Tendinosis, Tendinopathy, Neuropathies, Arthritis
By being able to see your musculoskeletal injury in real-time, both still and during a dynamic movement scan, we can help pinpoint the sources of your pain. This is a unique difference about diagnostic ultrasound when compared to other imaging methods. We can move the affected body part while performing the ultrasound and see how the tissue moves and how it responds to its surrounding structures. We can also see swelling and blood flow to these structures, which can help determine the stage of healing you are in and better guide your treatment.