Unlike X-rays, ultrasound allows us to assess soft tissues in real time and can help identify inflammation, fluid build-up, or damage to fibres within tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Common uses include investigating tendon or ligament injuries, muscle strains or tears, joint swelling, and unexplained soft tissue lumps in the limbs. It can also be used to guide injections or sampling procedures, improving accuracy and safety where treatment or diagnosis is needed.
