Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an imaging procedure that allows doctors to see muscles and joints and can help to diagnose a range of injuries and chronic conditions, including tendonitis, bursitis, joint problems, masses such as tumors and cysts.

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a painless and comfortable test and often can provide a clearer picture of the musculature, tendons, and other affected structures than either an X-ray, CT, or MRI. A candidate for this test is anyone experiencing arthritis or muscle pain, with or without inflammation, anyone who has experienced an acute injury or has any chronic condition.