What is MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound?
Musculoskeletal Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints throughout the body.
At Swansea Health Solutions we believe in getting to the root cause of your symptoms. The images can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions.
Conditions treated include:
· Tendinopathy (patellar, Achilles, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis)
· Muscle strains / tears
· Shoulder rotator cuff injury / bursitis
· Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / wrist pain
· Ligament injuries
Benefits of an ultrasound scan
•MSK Ultrasound provides an accurate diagnosis
to implement the most effective treatment plan for your recovery
• MSK Ultrasound is non-invasive.
• MKS Ultrasound is easy-to-use and less expensive than most
other imaging methods.
• Ultrasound imaging is extremely safe and does not use
radiation.
• Ultrasound scanning gives a clear picture of soft tissues
that do not show up well on x-ray images.
• Ultrasound provides real-time imaging
• Ultrasound is also an excellent alternative to MRI for
claustrophobic patients.
• Ultrasound images are captured in real time, they can show
the movement of a soft tissue structure such as a tendon, joint or an
extremity.
What are the limitations of Ultrasound Imaging of the
Musculoskeletal System?
Ultrasound has difficulty penetrating bone and, therefore, can only see the
outer surface of bony structures and not what lies within.For visualising
internal structure of bones or certain joints, other imaging modalities such as
MRI are typically used.
Gareth Davies, Clinic Director, has completed an ultrasound scanning mentorship program with Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group (SMUG) in conjunction with the Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Canterbury University.
Examples of MSK Cases performed in clinic:
All images are used with permission from patients
Comparing an Achilles Tendinopathy
A patient diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis - comparing left and Right
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