Practical Tips for Learning Podiatry Ultrasound Skills
By James Ferrie, B.Pod, M.A. Pod.A A sought-after Podiatrist based in Melbourne, Australia, James Ferrie first started using ultrasound in his practice to guide regenerative injection therapy. Now he says it has become an invaluable tool for diagnostic purposes as well. Read his article to learn more. “As a Podiatrist, I’m very interested in the…
Read More[VIDEO] A Beginner’s Video Guide to Handheld Ultrasound for Podiatrists
As ultrasound scanning is a new skill for many of our podiatry users, we’ve developed a series of educational videos and narrated examples of common pathology with Dr. Oron Frenkel an emergency physician who leads the Clarius Medical Advisory Board. Scroll down to watch some examples below and visit Clarius Classroom to see the complete…
Read MorePodiatrists Report Reduced Waiting Times and More Focused Treatment From Using Ultrasound
A recent international study of podiatrists, published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research in May 2021, revealed that more podiatrists across the globe are adopting musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging in their practice. Ultrasound is used to help with diagnosis, to assess the severity, and to monitor the effects of treatment. Additional benefits included an…
Read More[VIDEO] Is the Supraclavicular Plexus Block the Right Choice to Prevent Postoperative Pain?
While the interscalene brachial plexus block is currently the more common and popular regional anesthesia technique for pain mitigation after shoulder surgery, the supraclavicular block is an effective, and possibly safer alternative. According to a 2019 study published in the European Journal of Anaesthesiology, there is evidence that the supraclavicular block is less likely to…
Read More[VIDEO] Pain Management Case Study: Treating Severe Pain with a Gluteal Tendon Injection Using Ultrasound
With as many as one in five adults suffering from chronic pain, we were pleased to host a webinar that drew hundreds of pain management specialists interested in learning new ways to mitigate pain. During the presentation, pain management expert and educator Dr. David Rosenblum shared practical remedies for treating chronic pain using three patient…
Read MoreLiterature Review: Is Ultrasound Guidance Now the Standard of Care for Regional Anesthesia?
Dr. Oron Frenkel is a practicing emergency physician, passionate POCUS educator and serves as chairman of the Clarius Medical Advisory Board. He recently moderated a webinar featuring Dr. Greg Hickman and performed a literature review as part of his preparation. Following are his findings. “We all know that ultrasound has been used for guiding regional…
Read More[VIDEO] A Beginner’s Video Guide to Lower Extremity MSK Ultrasound
“Ultrasound lets me get quick answers to specific clinical questions to support the right course of treatment for my patients,” says Melbourne-based podiatrist James Ferrie, B.Pod, M.A. Pod.A. James is one among many physicians treating patients for musculoskeletal (MSK) ailments who have recently incorporated Clarius point-of-care ultrasound into their practice to deliver better patient care.…
Read More[VIDEO] A Beginner’s Video Guide to Upper Extremity MSK Ultrasound
As ultrasound systems become smaller, more affordable and easier to use, we’re seeing growing interest in our handheld systems from clinicians treating musculoskeletal (MSK) ailments. “For MSK complaints, there can be so many possible diagnoses,” says MSK sonologist Greg Fritz, PT, DPT, RMSK. “We know from many studies that ultrasound is superior for diagnostics than…
Read More[VIDEO] A Beginner’s Video Guide to Clarius Handheld Ultrasound
If you ask users what they like best about Clarius, they often answer “it’s easy to use.” For instance, here’s what Dr. Stella Desyatnikova of The Stella Center recently had to say: “The app is the bomb and very easy to use on the phone. Seriously. Clarius has done a tremendous job making it super…
Read More[VIDEO] Clarius Ultrasound for Rapid Thyroid Exams: New Measurement Package Correlates to ACR TI-RADS Standard
We’re excited to announce a new feature in Clarius Ultrasound App 8.0 that will enable radiologists, ENTs and endocrinologists to appropriately classify thyroid nodules when using high-frequency ultrasound. Designed to help prevent unnecessary interventions, our new thyroid preset now includes an advanced measurement package that correlates to the American College of Radiology (ACR) TI-RADSTM risk…
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