Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also known as ultrasonography, sonography, or sonogram, uses sound waves to capture images of soft tissues and organs with real-time imaging. There is no radiation associated with ultrasound.

Although ultrasound is frequently used synonomusly with pregnancy, it is also the modality of choice to address pelvic pain, pain subsequent to gallbladder issues, breast masses or any other abdominal structure concerns to name a few.

Ultrasound is useful to study blood flow in arteries and veins as it can be used to visualize a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), abnormal narrowing of the carotid arteries, and even monitor an aneurysm in your aorta.

We do not perform nerve studies or injections. "MSK ultrasound can be used to assess muscle strain, muscle or tendon tear, joint effusion or ganglion cyst. Ultrasound guided aspirations or injections can be used to address pain originating from the joint or bursa as well as within the tendon sheath.

Please do not bring:

• Jewelry, watches, credit cards and hearing aids, all of which can be damaged.
• Pins, hairpins, metal zippers and similar metallic items, which can distort images.
• Removable dental work.
• Pens, pocketknives and eyeglasses.

In most cases, this exam is safe for patients with metal implants, except for a few types.