Portable ultrasound fits the needs of sports doctor
Dr Andrew Murray at Edinburgh University.
Sports and exercise medicine teams are using the SonoSite Edge point-of-care ultrasound system to quickly diagnose musculoskeletal conditions, guide treatment and get athletes back into action as quickly as possible after injury.
Dr Andrew Murray, sports and exercise medicine doctor with the Scottish Rugby Union, the sportscotland institute of sport, and the Fitness Assessment and Sports Injuries Centre at the University of Edinburgh, carries the lightweight portable system between different sites. He said: “The nature of my work means I’m constantly on the move and the Edge system suits that perfectly; it is portable, very robust and the images excellent. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is tremendously helpful not only to establish a diagnosis quickly, but also to look at biomechanics, guide treatments and provide more accurate prognosis.”
See the full report on page 4 of the August 2014 issue of RAD Magazine.
