Ultrasound

To aid in diagnosing medical conditions of the musculoskeletal system, at Orthopaedic Associates, we provide ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography. This nonoperative procedure involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in X-rays). Ultrasound imaging is typically used to diagnose:

• Tendon tears
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Abnormalities of the muscles
• Bleeding or other fluid collections within the muscles, bursae, and joints
• Small benign and malignant soft-tissue tumors
• Early changes of rheumatoid arthritis

For more information about ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-guided injections at all of our office locations at Orthopaedic Associates, please call 850-863-2153.