Dr. Black has extensive training and expertise in using an ultrasound to diagnose conditions beneath the skins surface. Accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis is dependent on the clinician. Dr. Black has thousands of hours of use both in training and in clinical practice with using an ultrasound. Ultrasound is excellent for use in diagnosis of area(s) of dysfunction within the soft tissues (eg. muscle, ligament, masses, tendon, fascia, cartilage, nerve). Ultrasound can be used to identify problems around joints, but cannot penetrate (form an image) of structures behind bone.

What is the RMSK® certification?

“The Registered in Musculoskeletal® (RMSK®) sonography certification raises the standard of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging worldwide and promotes best practices for enhanced patient safety. By earning the musculoskeletal ultrasound certification, physicians and advanced care providers gain a critical edge in promoting public safety in musculoskeletal ultrasound. These practitioners come from a variety of musculoskeletal ultrasound training background, but share a common goal of improving the practice of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.”