Medicus Diagnostic Testing

At Triune, getting positive results from treatment is of utmost importance to us. An accurate and timely diagnosis is integral to getting you back on track to good health. The fact is, certain important information can be gathered from specialized testing that is not available through physical examination alone. This is why we offer various types of diagnostic testing at our clinic.

We see a variety of cases in our office. Obviously we treat a lot of low back pain, neck pain, herniated discs and pinched nerve patients. We also see a lot of patients who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, arm, leg or wrist pain, numbness and migraine headaches. Diagnostic testing helps us distinguish whether or not your pinched nerves are becoming damaged. It also helps us tell whether your leg pain is coming from a pinched nerve or a blocked artery in the leg.

Vascular Testing
Arteries and veins in the legs, arms, and neck can be tested using non-invasive (no needles) and ultrasound imaging technology to measure blood flow and blood pressure. No dyes or x-rays are necessary for this painless testing. Vascular testing helps to accurately document the presence, location and severity of disease within the vascular system. Abnormal blood flow is a significant threat to many individuals and this type of testing is a useful tool in diagnosis.
Numbness, resting pain, pain in your limbs, swelling in your limbs or coldness in your arms, legs, hands or feet may indicate a reason to have vascular ultrasound testing performed. You may also need it if you have a history of smoking or heart disease in your family. You should get vascular testing every few years to make sure your blood vessels aren’t clogging.

Studies using vascular testing can help to prevent serious problems like stroke and heart problems through early detection. These specialized studies use computer analysis monitoring blood pressure in various locations, while using ultrasonic technology to gauge blood flow. Simply sit back and relax; the tests are completely painless, although you may feel some pressure while you are being monitored.

Neurological Testing
Neurological testing is an important procedure of diagnosing disorders and health in the nerves, muscles, spinal cord and the brain. Neurological testing measures the speed and intensity of the electrical signals that travel along the nerve pathways; and can detect abnormalities that can be the signal of serious problems.

We offer non-invasive (needle-less) testing for your comfort and convenience. A tiny electrical pulse stimulates the nerve by surface electrodes. Specialized computer monitoring analyzes the data received and records measurements for later interpretation by our neurologist. The test feels like a slight tingling sensation for a small duration of time. The technologists are highly trained to minimize any type of discomfort.
This type of testing is used on patients who have back or neck pain, radiating pain, arm or leg pain, numbness, weakness or tingling. We also offer similar testing on the auditory and visual pathways in the brain for patients who suffer with headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, migraines or hearing loss. This will give us an idea of what is going on intracranially.

After these types of tests, you can immediately go back to your normal activities (unless you are told otherwise by Dr Sklar). There are no side effects to any of these specific tests. We generally get the results back within 3 to 4 business days and we will explain them to you in depth and plan out a course of treatment. Our office will check your insurance plan to make sure that you have coverage for the testing.
If you have any of these symptoms: low back pain, neck pain, resting pain, dizziness, memory loss, leg cramps, hearing loss or any of the symptoms/conditions, pain that radiates into your arms or legs, numbness, weakness, tingling, headaches, please notify Dr Sklar immediately so that he can order the appropriate medically necessary diagnostics.

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Medical diagnostic ultrasound has been in existence for well over 40 years. B-mode (brightness mode) has been developed for a two-dimensional representation differentiating soft tissue inflammation. All aspects of soft tissue injury, both in and surrounding the spine have been definitely examined with ultrasound and diagnosed with a high degree of specificity.

An ultrasound exam is a diagnostic test which uses high frequency sound waves to image the body. Ultrasound is used to image and evaluate soft tissue structures and major blood vessels. It can help Dr Sklar document soft tissue injures and identify signs of inflammation in facets, nerve roots, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The general principle of ultrasonography real-time imaging relies on the interaction of propagate sound waves with tissue interfaces in the body. When the directed pulse of sound waves encounters an interface between tissues of different acoustic impedance, reflection or refraction occurs: the sound waves reflected back to the transducer as recorded are then converted to images.

If you wish to discuss vascular testing, neurological testing, or ultrasound with Dr Sklar please call our office to set up a complementary examination or discuss the possibility of testing at your next chiropractic visit