Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
Ultrasound images of the musculoskeletal system provide pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissue throughout the body.
Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Ultrasound images are typically used to help diagnose:
- injuries such as rotator cuff or Achilles tendon tears
- Abnormalities of muscles such as tears and soft tissue masses
- Bleeding or other fluid collection within the muscles, bursae and joints
- Small benign and malignant soft tissue tumors
- Early changes of rheumatoid arthritis
With the on-site Musculoskeletal Ultrasound the medical staff can more quickly and accurately diagnosis and treat your medical problems.