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Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
What Is Musculoskeletal Ultrasound?
Musculoskeletal ultrasound offers an excellent complimentary imaging technique to traditional methods such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computed Tomography (CT) studies. The reasons are simple; ultrasound is the most cost effective imaging procedure available other than plain x-ray. In addition, musculoskeletal ultrasound utilizes dynamic imaging techniques -- allowing the sonographer to evaluate function through range of motion planes. Most importantly, ultrasound is non-painful, non-invasive, and allows the patient to watch while his/her anatomic structures are being imaged on a video monitor. Unlike other imaging modalities, claustrophobia is not a concern for patients who undergo a sonogram. Likewise, there are no contraindications (like allergic reactions or fasting restrictions) associated with a sonographic analysis.
What Can I Expect During This Test?
A side-to-side comparison analysis is performed and imaging is accomplished by placing a transducer over the area to be visualized. Pulses are generated by the transducer and sent into the patient. Echoes are produced at organ boundaries and within tissues, and are returned to the transducer where they get detected and imaged on a screen.
Like an electrodiagnostic study, the CROM physiatrist utilizes songraphic analysis as an extension of the clinical exam. Therefore, each sonographic consultation consists of a complete history and physical exam, medical record review, and the sonographic evaluation. Although ultrasound is considered to be a technically difficult study, the physiatrist’s unique knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics makes this an excellent imaging resource for patients and those who deliver musculoskeletal care such as orthopedists, family medicine and internal medicine physicians, rheumatologists, etc.
How Long Does This Test Take and What Should I Wear?
The entire evaluation takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and patients are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. We recommend shorts for lower extremity studies, and tank tops for upper extremity studies.
Some Examples Of Common Upper Extremity Pathology Appropriate For Sonographic Analysis Include:
- Tendinitis/Tendonopathy
- Bursitis
- Epicondylitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Instability/Impingement
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- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- TFCC Tear
- Ganglion Cyst
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Which CROM Physician Offers Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Testing and At Which Location?
CROM-DTC Office
8200 E Belleview Avenue, Suite 380
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Scott Primack, D.O. |
FORT COLLINS
2500 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Scott Primack, D.O. |
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SOUTHWEST
8246 W. Bowles, Suite T
Littleton, CO 80123
Scott Primack, D.O. |
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To schedule an appointment or to make a referral, call 303-685-CROM (2766)
or outside Metropolitan Denver call us toll free at 1-866-300-7326 |
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