Hospital da Luz Vila Real now has its ultrasound devices equipped with Hockey Stick, one of the most advanced tools in modern musculoskeletal ultrasound. Developed to examine small anatomical areas or difficult to access, this probe captures high-quality images compared to conventional probes, providing a clear visualization of tendons, ligaments, joints (hands, feet, knees, for instance), the thyroid, and peripheral nerves. “The arrival of the Hockey Stick probe to our ultrasound devices represents a qualitative leap in the way we assess the joint, tendinous and ligamentous structures”, explains radiologist Paulo Brandão , director of Hospital da Luz Vila Real imaging service. The Hockey Stick probe: Enables the early detection of microfractures, discrete effusions, and minimal structural alterations. Allows to observe tendons and ligaments in motion, identify conflicts, instabilities, and altered biomechanical patterns. These high-definition images reveal subtle alterations that could pass unnoticed with conventional probes. It is also an ideal tool to perform procedures such as joint infiltrations and ultrasound-guided punctures, ensuring higher safety, accuracy, and comfort for the patient. “Musculoskeletal ultrasound is presently an indispensable tool in modern clinical practise. More than an accessory, the Hockey probe is a significant advance in medical practise”, further adds Paulo Brandão . Hospital da Luz Vila Real thus takes another step in the expansion of differentiated healthcare offered to Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro population, resorting to innovating technology. Schedule your appointments on MY LUZ app or MY LUZ web version .
