Diagnostic Ultrasound & Ultrasound Guided Injections

Diagnostic ultrasound is able to examine subtle areas of inflammation, tendon, ligament, and joint capsule tears as well as areas of degeneration to these tissues. This modality also allows experts to see specific areas in greater detail by focusing and zooming the ultrasound probe. Additionally, musculoskeletal tissues can be moved as the ultrasound scan is taking place enabling visualisation of the painful joint, tendon or muscle under normal load.

Whether a joint, tendon or muscle pain, musculoskeletal ultrasound allows for precision guidance of injection to the affected painful tissue. Compared with unguided injections, ultrasound guided injections have been proven safer, less painful and more effective at reducing pain levels. To find out more about ultrasound scans and how they can help diagnose musculoskeletal pain conditions for each body area select below.