INTERVIEW: Diagnostic Ultrasound with Dr. Randy Moore
Nov 29, 2021
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Dr. Randy Moore, a pioneer of using MSK diagnostic ultrasound for soft tissue diagnosis, shares insights on the relevance and journey of ultrasound in chiropractic practice. Topics include sonographic evaluation of plantar fascia, benefits of ultrasound imaging in consultations, and the use of ultrasound and laser therapy in physical medicine practices.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound provides more detailed and accurate images than MRI for evaluating soft tissue injuries like the rotator cuff and knee.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound offers immediate visual feedback, enhances patient understanding, and improves compliance and treatment recommendations.
Deep dives
Introduction to the Guest and Topic
In this episode of the Laser Therapy Institute Podcast, the host introduces Dr. Randy Moore, an expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Moore shares how he became interested in ultrasound and how he started using it in his chiropractic practice. He also discusses the benefits of using diagnostic ultrasound to evaluate soft tissue injuries, such as the rotator cuff and knee, providing more detailed and accurate images than other imaging methods like MRI. The host and Dr. Moore also discuss the use of ultrasound in diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis.
The Importance of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Dr. Moore highlights the significance of musculoskeletal ultrasound in providing objective findings that can help improve patient compliance and treatment recommendations. He emphasizes the value of reproducible imaging and the ability to compare healthy and injured structures side by side, which can enhance patient understanding and confidence in the treatment process. Additionally, he mentions the advantages of ultrasound over other imaging methods, such as X-ray and MRI, in terms of patient comfort, accessibility, and immediate visual feedback during the examination.
Using Ultrasound in Treatment and Regenerative Medicine
The episode also explores the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in guiding treatment decisions and assessing the effectiveness of therapies, like laser therapy and regenerative medicine. Dr. Moore shares examples of studies that used ultrasound to evaluate the repair and regeneration of soft tissues, such as the rotator cuff and plantar fascia. He emphasizes the benefits of using real-time imaging and specific patient positioning techniques to accurately assess and monitor tissue healing. Furthermore, Dr. Moore discusses the importance of providing patients with visual evidence of improvement, which can enhance their compliance and overall satisfaction with the treatment process.
Today’s special guest, Dr. Randy Moore, is a pioneer of using MSK diagnostic ultrasound for soft tissue diagnosis for issues such as rotator cuff tears, meniscus tears, plantar fasciitis and other soft tissue issues. Dr. Moore is a chiropractor and holds multiple ultrasound certifications through the American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers, including ultrasound physics, neuro-sonography and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
He also teaches diagnostic ultrasound to practitioners with MSK Masters. For a limited time, LTI listeners can access their 5-Day Ultrasound Challenge course for FREE! This Challenge course will introduce you to ultrasound imaging fundamentals and scanning protocols for common targets like the supraspinatus, median nerve, knee cartilage, and SI joints.
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