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Podiatric
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Ultrasound is sound that has a frequency higher than
the range of human hearing which is 20,000 cycles/second or 20
kHz. Ultrasound simply describes sound that has a pitch too
high for us to hear.
Images viewed with diagnostic
ultrasound appear in ranging shades from bright
white-hyperchoic indicating a boney structure to soft tissue
structures appearing grey-hyperchoic or even black-anechoic.
Our podiatric physicians commonly utilize this technology to
evaluate many podiatric concerns.
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We incorporate
this imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of the
following:
Achilles Tendon injuries
Retocalcaneal bursitis
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fibromas
Heel spur pain
Tendon pain and injuries around the ankle
Rheumatoid arthritis
The
F-Scan System
The F-ScanIn-Shoe System combines
practical biomechanics with computer technology to
revolutionize the diagnostic process. Whether used to
determine the dynamic interaction of normal footwear with or
without orthoses, review gait abnormalities or evaluate the
potential or result of surgery, the F-Scan offers
instantaneous data at every critical phase. The F-Scan
enhances our ability to obtain dynamic functional information
on the high-risk foot.
Our Doctors utilize the F-Scan
technology for the following applications:
Screening diabetics and other neuropathic patients
Observing gait abnormalities
Regulating weight bearing after surgery
Monitoring degenerative foot disorders
Determining ray hypermobility
Intermediate determination of orthotic efficiency
Pre and post surgical evaluations
Identifying areas of potential ulceration
Determining degree of pronation or supination
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