The addition of these capabilities is important as point-of-care MSK ultrasound continues to grow in use, image quality and efficiency, according to Toth.

“Musculoskeletal ultrasound applications are relatively underutilized compared to traditional ultrasound, such as radiology and cardiac scans,” she said. “With the miniaturization of technology, portable ultrasound systems equipped with high frequency transducers are now available to fulfill the relatively superficial scanning of soft tissue and joints at the bedside. MSK clinicians can not only diagnose and identify pathological findings but also provide interventional procedures and treatments under ultrasound guidance. The additional software features and system capabilities now available on SONIMAGE HS1 improve image quality, workflow and ease of operation, allowing the use of ultrasound to be more universally utilized among MSK clinicians.”


Konica Minolta will demonstrate the new functionality of the system at Physiatry '19, the annual meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, between February 19 and 23 in Puerto Rico.

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