How Handheld Ultrasound is Transforming Musculoskeletal Care

Musculoskeletal (MSK) care is poised for a quiet revolution—and pain management, sports medicine, and orthopaedic providers can all benefit.

MSK currently accounts for $300 billion in medical spending each year,1 but reallocating some of that spend to MSK ultrasound (MSK-US) can reduce costs, accelerate care pathways, and improve clinical outcomes

Research shows that nearly one-third (30.6%) of all MSK diagnoses made using MRIs could have been achieved using ultrasound.2 These exams can be completed at the point-of-care and used to make real-time decisions—with fewer external referrals, and fewer treatment delays.