Ultrasound imaging is a valuable tool when evaluating injuries or problems in joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to generate real-time images so our radiologists can see the structure and movement of the muscles and tissues. The exam is safe and painless. Here are just a few of the reasons your doctor might request a musculoskeletal ultrasound:
- Tendon tears or tendinitis
- Ligament sprains or tears
- Muscle tears
- Joint inflammation
- Soft tissue tumors
- Hernias
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound exams are available at the following Advanced Radiology locations
Call to Schedule: 203-337-XRAY (9729)
Fairfield – 1055 Post Road
Shelton – 4 Corporate Drive, Suite 182
Stamford – 1259 E Main Street
Stratford – 2876 Main Street
Trumbull – 15 Corporate Drive
Trumbull – Advanced Women’s Imaging Center – 15 Corporate Drive
Orange – 297 Boston Post Road
Preparation
Ultrasound exams are pain-free and usually take 30 minutes. The technologist places gel on the skin of the area to be examined, and then moves the ultrasound transducer, or wand, over the skin.
No preparation is required.