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Elyria Foot Clinic & North Coast Surgery Center |
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Dr.George Costaras Podiatric Medicine - Foot Surgery - Sports Medicine Foot & Ankle Diagnostics On-site Surgery Center Diabetic Shoes Nail Spa Services |
Podiatrist - Elyria |
Ultrasound is a very effective tool for diagnosing a wide variety of foot and ankle problems, particularly soft tissue problems. Ultrasound uses sound waves on the body in a way much like radar uses sound waves. The waves hit a targeted area and are bounced back to a recording device, which produces an image. Ultrasound is a completely safe,noninvasive, and painless diagnostic procedure.
Common problems for which ultrasound may be prescribed include:
• Bursitis.
• Heel spurs or plantar fasciitis.
• Injuries of the ligaments, tendons, or cartilage.
• Morton's neuroma.
• Presence of foreign bodies.
• Soft tissue masses.
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome.
• Tendonitis or tears in a tendon.