Chief of Sports Medicine at Michigan State University
Team Physician at Michigan State University Athletics
Director of Orthopaedic Research
If you’ve undergone medical imaging, you may have had an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or a CT (computed tomography) scan done. These diagnostic tools use different technologies to visualize different structures within the body. Your doctor may choose one over the other based on your specific injury or condition. “Both CT and MRI are powerful tools,” said Dr. Toufic Jildeh , an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at MSU Health Care. “I rely on imaging every single day to help me understand exactly wha...
If you have had a sports or activity-related injury causing pain or discomfort that won’t go away, you’re likely familiar with common imaging diagnostic tools such as X-rays and MRI scans to find out the cause. Now, the MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Outpatient Imaging Center enhanced its capabilities by offering radiologists and physicians a more in-depth look with musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds, enabling them to deliver the most effective treatment options. “MSK ultrasounds have become ...
Spring is finally here. As the weather starts to warm up, many people spend more time outdoors and get back into sport-related activities after the long winter months. While living an active lifestyle is vital for your overall health, injuries can and do happen. “Injuries can occur at all ages in a wide variety of joints,” said Dr. Toufic Jildeh , orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at MSU Health Care, who performs procedures at McLaren Greater Lansing . “Whether it is a sudden or chronic injury, ...