What does a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound tell you that an X-Ray or MRI does not?
Good question! This is something we hear quite often while performing an MSK Ultrasound… Ultrasound is an especially useful adjunct to the clinical exam done by your physician. When used together with an x-ray, which may or may not be ordered alongside an ultrasound, it can aid in putting the pieces of a puzzle together […]
Your Doctor Has Confirmed You Are Pregnant: What Now?
Congratulations! After you have seen your doctor to confirm your pregnancy via a urine test or blood test, most often one of the next steps by the doctor is to order a “Dating” ultrasound. When making your appointment for the dating ultrasound, keep in mind that the ideal timing for it to happen is between […]
The Detailed Anatomical Ultrasound (The Second Trimester Anatomical Scan or Detailed Scan)
Hooray you are almost halfway there! By about the halfway mark in your pregnancy, there should be plans in place from your doctor to have your detailed anatomical ultrasound. This is the most thorough screening for the fetus, and it is offered between 18-22 weeks gestational age (the “age” of the fetus in weeks and […]
The Third Trimester Ultrasound: What Is It And Why Has My Doctor Ordered It?
The home stretch! You are almost there! Why am I having this ultrasound? It is quite common to have an ultrasound in the third trimester of pregnancy, and this can be for a variety of reasons. The third trimester is defined as taking place from the 27th week of pregnancy and onward, and this is […]
Lingering Back Pain? 4 Critical Questions To Make Sure It’s Not Serious
Question 1: How long has my pain been present? Less than 4-6 weeks Back pain that has been present for less than 4-6 weeks is considered acute back pain. Acute back pain is highly likely to resolve on its own without medical treatment. Patients with acute back pain usually do not require medical attention unless […]
Do you have Sciatica? Causes, symptoms, and how to get immediate help
Do you suffer from pain in your lower back? Maybe you’ve always had back pain in one form or another. Little twinges here and there. Tight and sore muscles. Discomfort when lifting and turning. Difficulty performing daily tasks. But this time – it feels different. This time you feel it on one side in particular. There’s a […]