Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a dynamic technique that enables the diagnosis of injuries, assessment of their severity, and determination of their location. It also allows for providing a prognosis to the athlete, proposing treatment plans, and conducting follow-up evaluations. Ultrasound enables precise identification of various structures within the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, tendons, connective tissue, and ligaments. This versatility makes it highly valuable for both diagnosis and treatment.

Additionally, in its interventional role, ultrasound is increasingly useful for guiding the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Ultrasound enhances the precision of our treatments by allowing us to visualise the structure being treated and control the needle throughout the procedure.

Our department is equipped with an ultrasound unit and staffed by doctors specialised in these techniques. As a diagnostic imaging technique, ultrasound is increasingly used in specialties such as traumatology and sports medicine. A view of a specialist’s hands, dressed in a blue coat and white gloves, holding the transducer of an ultrasound machine in his right hand while his left hand supports the upper part of the knee.

The person performing the ultrasound will apply a conductive gel to your skin. The transducer, a device that moves over the gel, emits ultrasound signals that create the image you see on the screen. These high-frequency sound waves travel from the probe, through the gel, and into the body.

Ultrasound offers numerous advantages as a diagnostic technique. One of its primary benefits is cost-effectiveness, as it is less expensive and does not emit radiation. Additionally, it accelerates the diagnosis of pathologies and reduces patient waiting times by providing real-time observation of muscles, organs, and other structures, enabling accurate diagnoses.