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Ortho & Sports Imaging
Our Wake Radiology orthopedic and sports imaging doctors are subspecialty trained and focus on muscle and skeletal health concerns.
Understanding Shoulder Pain
Dr. Rusty Wilson explains how medical imaging can help diagnosis shoulder pain and determine appropriate treatment.
Caudal Epidural Injections
Through the Sacral Hiatus
William Vanarthos, MD
20 minutes
Back and Hip Pain
Symptoms and Imaging
Carroll Overton, MD
20 minutes
With some COVID-19 restrictions loosening up and temperatures climbing, many of us are itching to get outside and get moving. Aches and pains that come when you enthusiastically return to your favorite activities often resolve with some rest and moderation. However, if pain persists, x-rays or more advanced medical imaging may determine if a nagging joint pain or twinge needs special treatment. Learn more…
Knee pain can keep you from activities you enjoy. Dr. William Vanarthos explains how a knee MRI offers the best method for determining if the soft tissues or bone have been compromised. Learn more…
We ask a lot of our feet and foot pain can come from various sources. Dr. William Vanarthos explains how imaged guided joint injections can help ease or reduce pain so you can put your best foot forward. Learn more…
Joint pain can affect people regardless of age or activity level. Dr. Rusty Wilson, musculoskeletal radiologist and the Co-Director of the Orthopedic and Sport Imaging section at Wake Radiology, addresses common questions related to joint pain and when you should talk with your doctor about how imaging can help your diagnosis and treatment. Learn more…
In the United States alone, it’s estimated that nearly 46 million Americans have some form of arthritis. Unfortunately, the likelihood of developing this chronic condition increases with age. Imaging technologies, particularly MRI, can play an important role not only in diagnosing arthritis, but in assisting with monitoring treatments and pain-relieving therapies. Learn more…
From baseball pitching to carrying little kids to lifting overhead, the shoulder gets quite the workout. Dr. Rusty Wilson shares why It’s important to take care of this joint – especially if it’s been injured. Learn more…
Joint pain is a common problem. Often it is transient and resolves on its own. However, when it persists, x-rays or more advanced imaging can help make a correct diagnosis. Dr. Charles Pope explains how imaging can help determine if you have arthritis and, if so, specifically what type. Learn more…
Pain in your elbow doesn’t have to slow you down, especially as all of us look to get back to outdoor activities as the weather improves. Dr. Lyndon Jordan helps explain how imaging can help identify pain associated with tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Learn more…
Hip pain can stem from many causes including problems with a patient’s bony structures as well as in their soft tissues. A correct diagnosis is critical to ensuring that the best possible treatment plan is chosen. Wake Radiology’s Dr. Nik Wasudev explains the benefits of a hip MRI and how it can help determine the cause of pain. Learn more…