When prefer MRI over MSK ultrasound?

When there is suspicion of bone injury, marrow edema, deep structures (acetabulum, nucleus pulposus), deep intra-articular lesions or complex pre-surgical planning. US excels at tendons, soft tissue and dynamic study.

Useful for guided injections?

Yes — US guidance for intra-articular, peritendinous and bursal injections increases accuracy and safety compared to blind technique.

Report template — Ultrasound of penis with Doppler

When to use

MSK US evaluates tendons, muscles, ligaments, bursae and superficial collections. Real-time dynamic study is a key advantage — useful for impingement, instability, partial tears and procedure guidance. Limited for bone and deep structures; MRI completes the workup when indicated.

What to evaluate

Tendons: thickness, echotexture, contours, tendinosis/partial or full tear signs.
Muscles: fibrillar architecture, tears, hematomas, muscular herniation.
Bursae: distention, content, Doppler vascularity.
Joint: effusion, synovitis, loose bodies, cartilage (limited).
Superficial collections and masses: size, echogenicity, vascularity.

Interactive template

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- Pele e tecido subcutâneo: de aspecto preservado. - Corpo esponjoso: de morfologia, textura e dimensões habituais. - Corpos cavernosos: de morfologia, textura e dimensões habituais. - Túnica albugínea: com espessura e ecogenicidade normais em toda a sua extensão. Placa calcificada no aspecto do terço proximal médio distal, medindo cerca de . - Artérias cavernosas: pérvias, com trajeto e calibre normais, com paredes regulares. Artérias cavernosas tortuosas, com calcificações parietais difusas. Após a fármaco-indução com alprostadil 20 mcg – Caverject ®, evidenciou-se: Boa Moderada Mínima Ausência de resposta de ereção. À Dopplervelocimetria (realizadas avaliações com 5, 10 e 15 minutos), nota-se: - Artéria cavernosa direita com velocidade de pico sistólico de até cm/s e velocidade diastólica final de cm/s. - Artéria cavernosa esquerda com velocidade de pico sistólico de até cm/s e velocidade diastólica final de cm/s. Conclusão: - Ultrassonografia com Doppler peniano dentro da normalidade. - Sinais Dopplervelocimétricos de insuficiência arteriogênica. - Sinais Dopplervelocimétricos de insuficiência venogênica. - Sinais de Doença de Peyronie.

Template in Brazilian Portuguese (clinical reporting language). Adapt to your service protocol. Not medical advice — the physician reviews, edits and signs.

How to use

Replace each [...] with the exam's measurement or descriptor.
Adapt the conclusion to your service protocol before signing.
Use the template as a starting point — not a replacement for physician review.
In Laudos.AI, dictate findings in natural speech and the AI structures text in this format for review.

Frequently asked

When prefer MRI over MSK ultrasound?: When there is suspicion of bone injury, marrow edema, deep structures (acetabulum, nucleus pulposus), deep intra-articular lesions or complex pre-surgical planning. US excels at tendons, soft tissue and dynamic study.
Useful for guided injections?: Yes — US guidance for intra-articular, peritendinous and bursal injections increases accuracy and safety compared to blind technique.

References

ACR–AIUM–SRU Practice Parameter for the Performance of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Examination.