MSU research finds wireless ultrasound machines just as effective as traditional models

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Wireless ultrasound machines could be the future of on-the-field injury care for athletes.

A recent study from Michigan State University (MSU) found that these compact, mobile devices perform just as effectively as traditional ultrasound machines.

Despite their size, they work just as well as larger ultrasound machines.

When an athlete is injured during a game, immediate medical assessment is critical, but diagnosing the issue on the spot can be challenging. These wireless machines may offer a solution.

Matt Harkey, an assistant professor in MSU’s Department of Kinesiology and a contributor to the study, said the technology has the potential to bring medical imaging directly to the field.

“It opens up opportunities to be able to use ultrasound or imaging