Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is pain-free form of imaging that uses sound waves to visualize structures in the body. It is 1/17th the cost of an MRI and can be used to visualize muscles, tendons, cartilage, and soft tissues of the body. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound does not produce radiation or need a contrast medium. With no contraindications, it is considered the new “stethoscope of the 21st century”. For those with claustrophobia of MRI’s, musculoskeletal ultrasound is a great tool to image the body and allows for comfortable patient positioning and movement during the imaging.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound offers the unique opportunity to move the body part that is being visualized and allow for imaging in “real-time”. This can be beneficial to see impingement syndromes of the shoulder, meniscal tears of the knee, and other common orthopedic issues.
During the examination, gel is applied to the skin and the transducer is moved to visualize varying anatomic structures. The imaging is pain-free and the patient may be asked to move the body part during imaging to visualize how the structures in the affected area are moving.
In January 2023, founder Dr. Charles successfully earned the RMSK credential. The RMSK credential is a specialty certification which represents the provider is Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and is the highest level of proficiency in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. To sit for the exam, Dr. Charles had to complete 150 studies and pass a rigorous 4 hour examination on varying topics including pathology, physics, and scanning technique. Mobile Therapy Services is the only private practice in Northeast Pennsylvania to have an RMSK provider on staff.
Common Diagnoses that may benefit from diagnostic musculoskeletal imaging include:
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Meniscal Tears
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Varying Ankle, Knee, Hip Pain
- Bursitis
- Nerve Entrapments
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Could Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound Help You?
Please call 570-282-9382 to schedule your appointment today At Dallas, PA . Tests can be done at our physical therapy clinic at 27 Main Street in Dallas, Pennsylvania or in the comfort of your own home.
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You can also listen to this episode of The Sonography Lounge, where hosts Lori Green and Trisha Reo sit down with the remarkable Dr. Charles Stevens, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a deep commitment to bettering patient care through non-invasive techniques including the use of diagnostic ultrasound.
Are you a provider looking for training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound?
Dr. Charles Stevens DPT, RMSK, COMT, CLT, AIB-VAM can travel on-site to your location to train you and your staff. We also offer in-person training at our Dallas office. Sign up below to learn more and for your FREE report on how diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound can accelerate your practice.
