Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to image soft tissues and bony structures in the body for the purposes of diagnosing pathology or guiding real-time interventional procedures. Stephen M. Clements, MPAS, PA-C has integrated musculoskeletal ultrasound into his practice to facilitate patient care. Stephen is able to understand the different ultrasound appearances of tendons, nerves, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and bones, and identify multiple applications for diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound. Advantages of musculoskeletal ultrasound include:
- High-resolution soft tissue imaging
- Ability to image in real-time
- Facilitate dynamic examination of anatomic structures
- Allows for interaction with the patient while imaging
- Minimally affected by metallic artifact (ie, implants and hardware)
- Ability to guide procedures such as injections and aspirations
- Enables rapid contralateral limb examination for comparison
- Portable
- Relatively inexpensive
- Lacks radiation
- No known contraindications
Is Our Practice Right For You?
We diagnose and treat people with numb hands/arms, numb legs/feet, upper, mid, and low back pain, painful arms, legs, and joints. If a medical doctor of another specialty or a colleague of another profession is a better match for your needs, we will get you pointed in the right direction.
What can you expect when you visit our practice?
You can expect to be treated respectfully and kindly by our team. You can expect to have all of your symptoms addressed. You can expect a thorough evaluation and explanation. You can expect to have your questions answered so that you can make good decisions about your health care. We will discuss your treatment options/alternatives so that you can feel comfortable with your treatment plan.
