What is Diagnostic Podiatry Ultrasound?

Diagnostic Podiatry Ultrasound HoustonUltrasound technology scans the internal organs or creates an image with the help of high-frequency waves of sounds, which is also known as sonography. It sends the sound waves through the body what reflects off the inner organs. The diagnostic podiatry ultrasound in Houston involves special instruments that eventually draw an image of anatomic parts by interpreting the reflections.

An ultrasound image is the most advanced and useful way to get the right picture of the musculoskeletal system of the body to make proper diagnosis with muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissue. Ultrasound can often show the right movement, function and anatomy. Its real time images help the doctors to detect the appropriate problem as well as the current condition of internal parts and assess damage after an injury.

Diagnostic Podiatry Ultrasound in Houston is highly helpful to detect the following foot related issues-

  • Damaged or ruptured planter fascia
  • Achilles tendon injury
  • Malignant soft tissue tumors
  • Heel Spurs