Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound available at:

PRP Adamstown ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4940 8599

PRP Bathurst ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 6331 3200

PRP Castle Hill ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9634 4444

PRP Charlestown ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4920 8555

PRP Cumberland ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9896 3222

PRP Dee Why ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9981 3000

PRP Dubbo ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 6882 4888

PRP Eastwood ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9858 1500

PRP Erina ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4367 7100

PRP Frenchs Forest ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9451 1062

PRP Gordon ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9498 2500

PRP Gosford ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4331 7050

PRP Gosford North ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4324 0006

PRP Hornsby ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9482 1211

PRP Maitland ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4004 5500

PRP Mona Vale ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 9997 7411

PRP Moore Park/City East ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 8075 3400

PRP Norwest ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 8881 8800

PRP Orange ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 6376 9000

PRP Shellharbour ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4297 3332

PRP Toukley ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4397 1791

PRP Tuggerah ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4355 4790

PRP Westmead ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 8892 2950

PRP Wollongong ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4226 9711

PRP Woy Woy ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

T: 4341 3500

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound explained
The musculoskeletal system includes muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments and soft tissues. Ultrasound uses reflected high frequency sound waves to image these structures and to assess blood flow within them. Ultrasound is useful in many conditions. Common examples include;
- Shoulder (rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, bursitis, impingement syndrome)
- Elbow (collateral ligament evaluation, triceps/biceps tendons)
- Hand/wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon tears)
- Hip/knee (quadriceps/patellar tendon injuries, Baker's cyst, bursitis)
- Ankle/foot (achilles tendon, plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, joint problems, tendon/ligament)
- Nerves and masses (tumors, cysts, etc.)
- Guided injections
Preparation

Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pension Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.

No preparation is required.
What happens during the procedure

You may be asked to put on a gown. Gel is applied to the skin to improve contact between the skin and transducer (a handheld plastic probe which sends and receives the reflected sound waves that forms the image). The transducer is moved slowly over the area of interest to acquire images in different planes. The images are displayed on a computer monitor for interpretation. Ultrasound is generally painless but discomfort from transducer pressure may be experienced if the region examined is tender.
How long does it take

An ultrasound takes approx 15-30 minutes depending on the complexity.
After Your Examination

There are no restrictions after having an ultrasound.
Your images and report

After your examination, you will be given a copy of the most pertinent images from your study. A report will be given to you with the images, or sent directly back to your referring doctor by fax or email. PRP will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations.

Please bring any previous images with you for comparison.

It is important that you return to your doctor with your examination results. Whether they are normal or abnormal, your doctor needs to know promptly so that a management plan can be formulated.

This content is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you would like any clarifications, please contact your local practice.