What is Diagnostic Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an injury diagnosis assessment technique that uses sound waves to create images of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints throughout the body. MSK ultrasound serves as an excellent imaging tool and is extensively utilised as an assessment technique by sport and exercise medicine professionals, offering an objective method to confirm clinical findings.
Why is it used
A detailed assessment and diagnosis is essential after an injury and forms the basis for successful treatment. Accurate diagnosis is key to implementing the most effective treatment regime for your recovery and diagnostic ultrasound can provide an effective adjunct in this process.Combining the imaging directly with the clinical assessment provides a highly detailed diagnosis and this is reviewed throughout treatment to evaluate progress.
What can it diagnose
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Tendinopathy (patellar, achilles, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis)
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Muscle strains / tears
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Shoulder rotator cuff injury / bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / wrist pain
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Ligament injuries
