Diagnostic Ultrasound - San Francisco Podiatrist Union Square CA
Dr. Bill Metaxas discusses how Diagnostic Ultrasound is used for foot problems.
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What is diagnostic ultrasound?
Diagnostic ultrasound or musculoskeletal ultrasound is a non-invasive test used to evaluate the soft-tissues (tendons, ligaments, nerves, muscles, etc.) of the foot and ankle. It is similar to sonar used on submarines by the military and fetal ultrasound used by OB-GYN doctors to evaluate the developing baby. In experienced hands, the images and information obtained from the ultrasound can provide as much information as much more expensive and time-consuming tests such as MRI and CT-Scans.
What is involved?
Diagnostic ultrasound is quick and painless. The entire process can usually be completed during your regular office visit and involves simply placing some gel over the areas to be inspected and using a small probe to explore the tissues. Since the