When pain or injury disrupts your daily activities, understanding the core of the problem is essential to finding relief and recovery. Diagnostic ultrasound offers a cutting-edge, non-invasive solution to accurately identify musculoskeletal issues in real time. Utilizing sound waves to create detailed images of soft tissues, ligaments, tendons, and joints, this technology empowers both patients and providers with precise insights into the source of discomfort and the best course of action for healing.
Modern Edge Sports & Orthopedic Medicine is proud to offer diagnostic imaging and ultrasound-guided injections. Our experienced team of specialists is dedicated to providing you with personalized, expert care using the latest advancements in sports medicine. With a focus on precision, comfort, and effectiveness, we ensure every diagnostic or treatment experience is tailored to meet your unique needs and health goals.
Schedule your appointment with Modern Edge today to experience compassionate, expert care designed to support your recovery and wellness goals.
Diagnostic ultrasound uses sound waves to create detailed images of the body's soft tissues. This noninvasive technology operates through a small device called a transducer, which emits high-frequency sound waves that travel into the body. When these waves encounter tissues of varying densities (such as ligaments, tendons, muscles, or joints), they are reflected back to the transducer. The returning echoes are then processed to form real-time, high-resolution images on a monitor.
One of the standout advantages of diagnostic ultrasound is its ability to capture moving images. This dynamic imaging is particularly useful for sports injuries, as it allows our team to visualize tissues in motion. For instance, they can observe how a tendon glides over a joint or how a muscle responds during specific movements, helping to identify subtle abnormalities that could go unnoticed with other imaging methods.
The process itself is quick, painless, and safe. During the examination, a member of our team will apply a conductive gel to the target area to ensure optimal contact between the transducer and the skin. The transducer is then gently moved over the area to capture the necessary images. Unlike with certain other imaging methods, patients remain awake and able to communicate throughout the procedure.
Diagnostic ultrasound is ideal for identifying a wide range of sports-related injuries, such as sprains, strains, tendonitis, and ligament tears. It can also pinpoint inflammation, scar tissue, or fluid buildup around joints, aiding in effective treatment planning. Importantly, this technology eliminates the risks associated with radiation exposure, making it a preferred choice for repeated assessments when monitoring recovery progress.
Diagnostic ultrasound offers precise and safe imaging capabilities, which is critical in developing tailored treatment plans. This ensures that our patients receive the focused care they need to recover and return to their active lifestyles as efficiently as possible.
Ultrasound-guided injections are a minimally invasive, safe, and effective way to deliver medication or other therapeutic substances directly into the affected area. The ultrasound technology allows a provider to visualize the targeted tissue in real time, ensuring accurate delivery of the injection. This method is particularly useful for joint injections, such as corticosteroids or viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis.
At Modern Edge, we prioritize patient comfort and strive to make every procedure as painless as possible. During an ultrasound-guided injection, patients may experience a brief pinch or pressure sensation at the injection site, but this discomfort is typically minimal and short-lived.
Yes, diagnostic ultrasound is considered very safe. It does not use any radiation and has no known side effects. Additionally, there are no contraindications for this type of imaging, which means it is suitable for people of all ages and health conditions.
At Modern Edge Sports & Orthopedic Medicine, we make scheduling your diagnostic ultrasound as easy and stress-free as possible. Simply contact our office by phone or request an appointment online, and our friendly staff will guide you through the process.