Recent advances in sonar and ultrasound technology have created a more functional and practical approach to evaluate joints, muscles, ligaments ,nerves AND EVEN OSSEOUS PATHOLOGY. Clinical evidence and research support using this latest technology of High frequency / resolution ultrasound (MSKUS) as first line imaging modality formain stream orthopedic medicine and surgery in evaluation of musculoskeletal system. Diagnostic ultrasound offers a number of important advantages compared to X-Ray, CT and MRI, in terms of safety and effectiveness.
It simply uses sonic waves, and there is no exposure to radiation. Although MRI is more commonly ordered in for musculoskeletal problems, both of these imaging modalities have advantages and disadvantages and can be viewed as complementary rather than adversarial. PACS and ultrasound : There is no question that the gap is widening between…
