With the number of visits to orthopedic doctors increasing, new technology has been introduced to help the diagnosing process move faster. This new technology is called musculoskeletal ultrasound. “Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves the use of a small transducer (probe) and ultrasound gel placed directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted from the probe through the gel into the body. The transducer collects the sounds that bounce back and a computer then uses those sound waves to create an image” (Musculoskeletal Ultrasound). In another book it is stated that, “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is both challenging and rewarding. Knowledge of anatomy is essential, as is development of skilled
