Musculoskeletal injury is a common clinical problem, often accompanied by discomfort symptoms such as pain and swelling. In recent years, ultrasound scanning has become an increasingly important auxiliary examination method for musculoskeletal injuries, which can help doctors accurately understand the injury situation and choose appropriate treatment plans. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the application guidelines of ultrasound scanning in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

1、 The principle and advantages of ultrasonic scanning

Ultrasound is a technique that uses sound waves to examine the internal structure of an object. The principle is to utilize the reflection, scattering, and absorption of high-frequency sound waves (>20kHz) inside an object to form an image. Compared to traditional imaging examinations such as CT and MRI, ultrasound has the following major advantages:

1. Non invasive: Ultrasound examination does not require invasive procedures, which plays a role in avoiding secondary damage and infection.

2. Real time: Ultrasound can directly observe the location, shape, and extent of damage on real-time images, making it very suitable for real-time observation and evaluation during surgery, sports fields, and other activities.

3. Comprehensiveness: Ultrasound can display all-round structural changes in muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other structures, not limited to bones.

In summary, ultrasound has the characteristics of being fast, portable, and comprehensive, which can reflect the details of musculoskeletal injuries and is crucial for clinical doctors' diagnosis and treatment and patient rehabilitation.

2、 Application of ultrasound scanning in musculoskeletal injury

1. Muscle injury

Ultrasound can be used to evaluate changes in muscle length, diameter, and structural tissue. For muscle injury, ultrasound can be used to diagnose various types of muscle contusion, chronic trauma and acute muscle tear (such as biceps femoris muscle swelling, forearm muscle injury, etc.). At the same time, ultrasound examination can also help determine the degree, area, and number of muscles involved in muscle damage, in order to select appropriate treatment options.

2. Joint injury

Ultrasound scanning can help physicians evaluate injuries involving tissues such as tendons and ligaments around the joint, such as evaluating tendon tears and ligament injuries around the shoulder joint. Ultrasound can also be used for disease diagnosis, such as femoral head necrosis, bursitis, cervical spondylosis, etc.

3. Bone damage

In terms of bone damage, ultrasound can detect osteoporosis in the metaphyseal region, bone defects after joint replacement surgery, and intervertebral disc herniation. Ultrasound diagnosis can effectively assess the degree and type of bone damage and help therapists choose appropriate treatment options.

3、 Rehabilitation therapy

Ultrasound scanning is also widely used in rehabilitation treatment. The energy of ultrasound can promote blood circulation and metabolism, and promote recovery and relaxation