Musculoskeletal ultrasound
Ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic method for diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It enables the orthopedic doctor to image the soft tissues and the joints without burdening the patient with radiation. It is a fast, painless imaging method, which can be repeated without any restrictions for the body. In many cases of soft tissue injuries, it is possible for the ultrasound to replace the MRI scan, thus saving the patient time and money. In cases where the patient is not allowed to do an MRI, eg due to the presence of a pacemaker or metal implants in the body, the ultrasound can provide the solution and help in the diagnosis.
The indication of ultrasound application is in a large number of diseases such as:
Shoulder diseases
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Acromioclavicular arthritis
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Calcific tendonitis
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Rotator cuff rupture
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Tendonitis of the long head of the biceps
Elbow diseases
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Free intra-articular bodies
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Radial head fracture
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Olecranon bursitis
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Rupture of the biceps tendon
Diseases of the extremity of the hand
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Ganglia
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Tenosynovitis
Diseases of the hip
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Trochanteric bursitis
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Intra-articular fluid collection
Knee diseases
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Free intra-articular bodies
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Prepatellar bursitis
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Baker's cyst
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Rupture of quadriceps tendon
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Medial collateral ligament rupture
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Meniscus ganglion
Diseases of the ankle
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Intra-articular fluid collection
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Tendonitis of the Achilles tendon
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Rupture of the Achilles tendon
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Rupture of lateral collateral ligament
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Deltoid ligament rupture
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Anterior syndesmosis ligament rupture
Muscle injuries
In cases of muscle injuries, the size and degree of the injury, the exact location of the lesion and the presence of hematoma are assessed by ultrasound.
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