: Infiltrating large volumes of saline (sometimes with local anaesthetic or corticosteroids) around tendons to remove adhesions and neovascularisation in chronic Achilles or patellar tendinopathy. 2. Advanced Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging
Standard imaging has evolved to provide deeper functional insights. Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine...
Advanced techniques in musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine have shifted toward , data-driven , and biologically focused therapies . As of 2026, the field prioritises precision through real-time imaging and objective measurability to accelerate recovery. 1. Minimally Invasive & Interventional Procedures : Infiltrating large volumes of saline (sometimes with
: Real-time visualization of muscles and tendons during movement allows for immediate functional assessment and more accurate guided injections. 3. Regenerative Medicine (Orthobiologics) Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine...
: Use of fine needles to deactivate Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP) —hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that cause referred pain.
: Moves beyond visualization to predict function by measuring tissue stiffness. It is increasingly used to grade muscle elasticity in conditions like cerebral palsy or chronic back pain numerically.