When Your Job Is Physical - How MSK Ultrasound Can Help Police Officers and Firefighters
Police and firefighters put tremendous demands on their bodies. MSK ultrasound can help evaluate many work-related injuries in real time and during movement.
Ultrasound for Detecting Fractures
A great advantage for Ultrasound is being side by side with the patient. Hearing the details of the injury first hand,. While clinically inspecting the suspected fractured site. By using copious amounts of Ultrasound Gel (especially with fingers and toes)a stand off pad is created. Ultrasound provides a beautiful image of the cortical margin of the bone and adjacent soft tissue. We highly reccomend Ultrasound as a safe and effective way to access fractures on the spot without exposing the patient to radiation. Get the treatment course from the get-go.
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