Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Ultrasound is showing promise in sports medicine as a technology with a wide range of applications, from guiding therapeutic injections to new minimally invasive procedures that are alternatives to surgery.
That's the conclusion from a presentation this week at the Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound conference in Atlantic City, NJ. Staff writer Erik L. Ridley is on hand to cover the meeting for our Ultrasound Digital Community.
Ultrasound has several advantages that make it well-suited for sports medicine, according to presenter Dr. John McShane of McShane Sports Medicine in Villanova, PA. It's quick, convenient, and accessible, and has excellent resolution for extra-articular soft tissue. Its dynamic nature is another bonus.
Dr. McShane describes some of the ways he's using ultrasound in his practice, from percutaneous tenotomy to ultrasound guidance for carpal tunnel surgery. Learn more about these unique new applications by clicking here, or visit our Ultrasound Digital Community, at ultrasound.auntminnie.com.
