Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Doylestown

Sports medicine ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce images of muscles, tendon, ligaments, and nerves. A benefit of ultrasound over other imaging modalities, including X-ray and MRI, is the ability to perform a dynamic exam. 

The Role of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Sports Medicine 

At Advanced Spine and Sports Medicine, we strive to keep our patients healthy, active, and doing the things that they love. Unfortunately, injuries can happen, but with a speedy diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan you can get back in action. In conjunction with a physical examination, use of ultrasound aids in the diagnosis of a multitude of ailments. Having the ability to diagnose and injury without delay expedites treatment, so you can get back in action. 

Benefits of Ultrasound

• Point-of-Care Real-Time Diagnostic Imaging
• One of the fundamental features of ultrasound is its ability to perform an exam at the point-of- care during an office visit without the wait-time of an MRI. Another advantage is the ability to observe muscles, tendons, and joints moving in real-time. Additionally, the use of ultrasound affords the ability to assess the integrity of ligaments.
• Imaging-Guided Injections
• Ultrasound is also used in musculoskeletal injections and procedures to enhance their effectiveness. It allows for direct visualization of the problematic area for improved accuracy of injections, including corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma, compared to palpation- or anatomic-guided procedures. This helps to lower the risk to the patient and improve patient outcomes.
• Cost-Effective
• There is significantly lower cost associated with ultrasound compared to MRI. It also does not have to go through prior authorization.

Common Applications of Ultrasound in Sports Medicine 

Ultrasound is useful in the evaluation and diagnosis of a number of conditions including:

• Muscle Injuries
• Tendinitis/Tendinosis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Stress Fractures
• Bursitis
• Joint effusions

Interested in learning more about Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Doylestown? Contact Advanced Spine and Sports Medicine at (215) 515-9991 or get in touch online to book an appointment.