Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and bones. This type of ultrasound is commonly used to evaluate and diagnose musculoskeletal conditions, such as injuries, inflammation, and degenerative diseases.
The beauty is that you can ultrasound whilst doing dynamic muscle testing. Sometimes the issue can’t be seen when the joint is static - as in the case of an MRI or X-ray. We know that, often, your injury hurts or clicks only during movement. Due to this, static imaging may not reveal the problem.
This is where musculoskeletal ultrasound excels. We can pinpoint your pain by having you do the movement that brings on the pain whilst doing an MSK ultrasound scan of the area. Some injuries are due to a stretch or sprain of a ligament, creating a feeling of instability and pain. Ultrasound can image these ligaments while the joint or tissue is being stressed to see what truly is going on.
