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Diagnostic Ultrasound

Diagnostic Ultrasound Services in New Jersey

Real-Time Joint Imaging Interpreted by Rheumatology-Trained Physicians for Patients Across South & Central Jersey & Philadelphia

Most imaging centers route your scan to a radiologist who reads it in isolation, without your lab results, medication history, or exam findings in front of them. At Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates, every diagnostic ultrasound is interpreted by a physician trained specifically in rheumatology. 

Our center provides real-time imaging of joints, soft tissues, tendons, and bursae without radiation. When findings point toward a next step, such as a medication adjustment, an ultrasound-guided injection, or a further workup, those decisions can often be made during the same visit. We’ve practiced as an independent rheumatology group since 1974, and decades of experience with musculoskeletal and autoimmune disease inform every scan we perform. In-house ultrasounds are just one of the many services we offer to treat a variety of conditions.

To schedule a diagnostic ultrasound appointment with our rheumatology-trained team, call (856) 424-5005 today!

What Our Ultrasound Center Can Evaluate

Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) visualizes structures that X-rays can’t. Bone shows up on X-ray; soft tissue, fluid, and active inflammation do not. Our center images joints, tendons, ligaments, soft tissue, and bursae in real time, giving our physicians a dynamic view of structures that may look normal on conventional imaging but reveal pathology under live examination.

Power Doppler imaging adds another layer of diagnostic information. By detecting blood flow associated with active synovitis, power Doppler helps distinguish inflammation that’s currently active from structural damage that has already occurred. This distinction matters when deciding whether to adjust treatment or hold course.

Our ultrasounds can evaluate:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis disease monitoring and progression tracking
  • Gout and CPPD with crystal deposition detection
  • Psoriatic arthritis with enthesis and joint involvement
  • Tendinitis and bursitis, including rotator cuff pathology
  • Joint effusion, synovitis, and soft tissue abnormalities
  • Bony erosion detection in inflammatory arthritis

Ultrasound also supports therapeutic procedures. Ultrasound-guided injections confirm needle position in real time before medication is delivered, which can improve accuracy compared to landmark-based techniques. Both diagnostic scanning and guided injection services are available within our practice, so patients don’t need to travel to separate facilities for connected procedures.

The Next Steps Start Right Away

Because we’re an independent rheumatology practice rather than a hospital system, imaging and clinical decision-making stay under one roof. When ultrasound findings indicate a next step, that step can often happen in the same visit rather than waiting for a report to travel between providers. 

We work with most major insurance plans and help identify copay assistance options when they’re available. We also coordinate closely with referring physicians, sharing records and findings so your care stays consistent across providers. We welcome new patients, offer second opinions, and can provide updated assessments of conditions already in progress, wherever you are in your diagnosis or treatment.

Call (856) 424-5005 to schedule your appointment with the in-house diagnostic ultrasound team at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates!

OUR PRACTICE by the Numbers

Over fifty years of independent rheumatology care, measured in facts.
  • 50 +
    Years in Practice

    Founded in 1974. Still independent. Still focused exclusively on rheumatology.

  • 29,000 +
    INFUSIONS IN A SINGLE YEAR

    Completed across seven IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers, all inside our offices.

  • 18
    Providers

    Every one fellowship-trained in rheumatology and board-certified or board-eligible.

  • 7
    New Jersey Offices

    Serving South Jersey and the Philadelphia region from Voorhees to Brick.

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Questions About Your Rheumatology Care

What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system. Rheumatologists manage conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, gout, and more than 100 other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
How is a rheumatologist different from a general practitioner?
After internal medicine residency, rheumatologists complete two to three additional years of fellowship training in diseases of the joints and immune system. Every physician at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates completed this training. A general practitioner does not have this specialized background.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any prior lab results, imaging studies, or records from your primary care physician or previous specialists. A list of current medications is also helpful. Your physician will review everything before the examination and use it to inform your diagnostic workup.
How does in-office infusion therapy work?
Biologic medications for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are sometimes administered intravenously rather than by pill or injection. Our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers provide this treatment inside our offices with a medical professional supervising every session, at substantially lower cost than hospital-based infusion.
Is in-office ultrasound the same as radiology imaging?
Diagnostic ultrasound in our offices provides real-time images of joints, tendons, and soft tissue without radiation. Unlike a radiology referral, every scan at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates is interpreted by a physician with specific rheumatology training, so findings are evaluated in the context of your condition, not in isolation.
Do you coordinate with my primary care physician?
Yes. We collaborate closely with referring and primary care physicians, sharing records and findings so your care stays consistent across providers. You won't need to repeat your history or serve as the messenger between offices.