11/07/2025
Here are 10 reasons why you would want to have a Musculoskeletal upper limb ultrasound scan with Ultrasound Plus:
1) Pain and Injury Evaluation: persistent pain, discomfort, or limited mobility in arm or shoulder, a musculoskeletal ultrasound can help identify the underlying cause. It allows visualisation of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints, helping to detect injuries such as strains, sprains, tears, and tendonitis.
2) Joint Disorders: evaluate the joints in the upper limb, such as the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, to assess for conditions like arthritis, synovitis, or joint effusion (accumulation of fluid).
3) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: assess the median nerve in the wrist for compression or entrapment, which is characteristic of carpal tunnel syndrome.
4) Rotator Cuff Tears: individuals with shoulder pain and suspected rotator cuff injuries, ultrasound can visualise the rotator cuff tendons and help in diagnosing tears or other abnormalities.
5) Soft Tissue Masses: uncover and characterise soft tissue masses, such as cysts or tumours, in the upper limb.
6) Nerve Impingements: identify nerve entrapments or compression syndromes, such as thoracic outlet syndrome or nerve impingements in the brachial plexus.
7) Evaluation of Tendons: assess the integrity and inflammation of tendons, including conditions like tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis).
8) Bursitis: detect inflammation and fluid accumulation in the bursae, which are small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between tendons and bones.
9) Post-Injury Follow-up: individuals who have had upper limb injuries or surgeries, musculoskeletal ultrasound can be used to monitor the healing process and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments or rehabilitation.
10) Guidance for Injections or Aspirations: real-time imaging guidance for therapeutic injections (e.g., corticosteroids) or aspirations (e.g., fluid removal) in the upper limb, increasing accuracy and safety.
