What can we scan?
What can we scan?
Musculoskeletal ultrasound in the right hands can detect a plethora of conditions and help build a picture of the health of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints
Common indications for a scan
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Suspicion of tendon/ligament/muscle injury or tear
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Assessment of swelling
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Restricted movement
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Joint instability
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Repetitive strain
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Slow recovery following injury
Areas We Scan:
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Arms, shoulders and elbows
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Hips, knees and legs
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Hands, wrists and fingers
Common conditions we can detect
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Muscle, tendon, ligament strains/tears
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Tendinopathies (Previously termed tendonitis) such as "tennis or golfers" elbow, "Jumpers knee"
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Bursitis (such as "Housemaids knee", "bakers cysts"
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Plantar fasciitis AKA "policemans heel"
A more expansive list of musculoskeletal complaints can be found here, with guidance on whether ultrasound is a suitable approach for diagnosis.
Please contact us with any questions or for further clarification.
