MUSCULOSKELETAL
Per joint:- Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Groin, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot
Musculoskeletal imaging is changing the treatment and recovery of sports and other muscular/tendon injuries. If you are suffering from pain in any joint or have any of the complaints below then ultrasound will help you in getting an accurate diagnosis and evaluating effective treatments.
Depending on the presenting clinical symptoms the ultrasound examination can involve a full assessment of the joint or can be tailored to a specific region of interest.
Clinical History/ complaints
Shoulder
tendon tear, frozen shoulder, pain on movement, swelling or mass
Elbow
ligament sprains or tears, golfer or tennis elbow, mass or fluid collection
Wrist/hand
pain or swelling of the joints
Groin
pain, swelling, noticeable lump and hernia
Hip
pain on walking or noticed a lump
Knee
pain, swelling, tendon injury (we are unable to assess the internal knee joint, just the superficial structures surrounding the knee)
Ankle/foot
tear, lump, pain, numbness in the toes
Preparation
No preperation is required for musculoskeletal ultrasound scans
Shoulder
Elbow
Hand
Knee
Ankle
Foot