Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Advanced diagnostic imaging that provides a real-time look at muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and
other soft tissues to help guide orthopedic care.
Real-Time Imaging for Orthopedic Injuries
Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging technology that allows orthopedic specialists to evaluate many soft-tissue structures while they are moving. Unlike a static image, ultrasound can provide a real-time view of the affected area during movement and examination.
Dr. Daniel Haber uses musculoskeletal ultrasound when appropriate to help evaluate orthopedic and sports-related injuries, identify the source of symptoms, and develop a personalized treatment plan.
What Can Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Evaluate?
Ultrasound can be useful for examining many structures located close to the surface of the body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and fluid-filled areas.
It may be used to evaluate tendon injuries, muscle injuries, ligament problems, inflammation, bursitis, joint swelling, and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting areas such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
In addition to diagnostic imaging, ultrasound can be used to guide certain orthopedic injections. Real-time visualization allows the physician to see the needle as it approaches the targeted structure and helps accurately place the treatment in the intended area.
Ultrasound guidance may be incorporated into certain therapeutic injections, including PRP therapy and other injection-based treatments when appropriate.
What to Expect During an Ultrasound Exam
Musculoskeletal ultrasound does not use radiation and can typically be performed comfortably during an office visit. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin, and a handheld ultrasound probe is moved over the area being examined.
Dr. Haber can evaluate the structures on the ultrasound screen in real time and may ask you to move the affected joint or extremity to better understand how the tissues are functioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The examination itself is generally painless, although applying pressure over an already injured or sensitive area may cause temporary discomfort.
Ultrasound can help evaluate many muscle, tendon, ligament, and other soft-tissue injuries commonly associated with sports and physical activity.
No. Ultrasound and MRI are different imaging technologies, and each has advantages depending on the condition and structures being evaluated. Dr. Haber can determine which type of imaging is most appropriate.
Advanced Imaging to Guide Your Care
Get a clearer understanding of your injury with real-time musculoskeletal imaging and personalized orthopedic care.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Daniel Haber to learn whether musculoskeletal ultrasound
may be appropriate for your condition.
