Though the health benefits of regular exercise are well known, sporting pursuits often result in injury. Sporting injuries are generally divided into two main groups:
- Those which are due to overuse i.e. repetitive action, such as tendinosis, arthritis and stress fractures
- Those which are traumatic, such as a shoulder dislocation, or fracture.
Following a clinical assessment by a doctor, many athletes require some form of imaging to confirm the suspected diagnosis and assess its severity. At South Coast Radiology we provide a full sports imaging service including general X-Ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and interventional procedures for acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and ailments.
Our expert radiologists, many of whom enjoy sport, understand the complexities of musculoskeletal sports injuries and have the necessary expertise to deal with all facets of sports medicine imaging and image guided intervention whether common or rare. If you are a health care specialist needing expert advice about the best imaging modality for your patient, simply call one of our radiologists to discuss specifics.
Once a diagnosis has been made, imaging guided treatment, also known as interventional radiology, may be required, such as a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection of a muscle tear or cortisone into an inflamed joint. Such procedures are performed at South Coast Radiology either with the use of ultrasound or CT fluoroscopic guidance.
Common modalities for Sports Imaging: