Ultrasound…Its not just for pregnant women anymore!

When most people hear sonogram or ultrasound, they think someone's having a baby. But recent advances in ultrasound technology have led to its expanded use in orthopaedics, especially sports medicine. Ultrasound (US) can be used for both diagnosis and treatment. Almost all soft tissue problems can be imaged with ultrasound. Ultrasound exams can be performed quickly in the office and in the right hands, can be nearly as informative as other imaging tests. Surgeons and radiologists trained in the use… [more]