For shoulders, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.
MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound stands for Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound. It’s a safe and painless imaging technique that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of your muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues throughout your body. Unlike X-rays, which primarily show bones, MSK ultrasound excels at visualizing these soft tissues.
Benefits of MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound:
- Non-invasive and painless: No radiation is involved, making it a safe option for most patients.
- Real-time imaging: Provides immediate visualization of structures, allowing doctors to assess movement and function.
- Detailed view of soft tissues: Ideal for diagnosing issues like muscle tears, tendonitis, bursitis, and joint problems.
- Cost-effective: Often less expensive compared to other imaging techniques like MRI scans.
- Portable: Ultrasound equipment can be brought to the patient’s bedside or used in outpatient settings.
What MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound Can Help Diagnose:
- Muscle tears, strains, and weakness
- Tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon)
- Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, a fluid-filled sac near a joint)
- Ligament sprains and tears
- Joint problems like arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ganglion cysts
- Soft tissue masses
- Foreign bodies in soft tissues
When MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound Might Be Used:
- When you experience pain, swelling, or limited movement in a muscle, joint, or other soft tissue area.
- To guide injections for pain relief or treatment.
- To monitor the progress of treatment for a musculoskeletal condition.
Overall, MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound is a valuable tool for physiatrists and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.