Faster Diagnosis, Faster Relief
One of the most frustrating aspects of the traditional healthcare experience is the number of separate appointments required before treatment can begin — seeing your primary care doctor, waiting for referrals, scheduling imaging at a separate facility, waiting for results, then returning for a follow-up. Dr. Qureshi's practice is designed to streamline this process.
Our Katy office is equipped with on-site fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray) and diagnostic ultrasound, allowing Dr. Qureshi to visualize structures during examination and perform image-guided procedures with precision. For more complex imaging needs (MRI, CT), we coordinate directly with trusted local facilities to minimize wait times and get results back quickly.
Imaging Services Available
Fluoroscopy (Real-Time X-Ray)
Our on-site fluoroscopy unit provides real-time X-ray imaging that is essential for safe, accurate interventional procedures. Every epidural steroid injection, SI joint injection, facet joint injection, and radiofrequency ablation performed in our facility uses fluoroscopic guidance. This confirms needle placement before any medication or energy is delivered — a critical safety and efficacy standard that distinguishes interventional pain specialists from general practitioners.
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound allows Dr. Qureshi to visualize soft tissue structures — tendons, ligaments, bursae, peripheral nerves, and joint spaces — in real time during examination. Ultrasound is the preferred guidance modality for peripheral joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip, ankle), soft tissue injections, and procedures near superficial nerves. It avoids radiation exposure and allows dynamic assessment of structures during movement.
MRI Coordination
For conditions requiring MRI evaluation (suspected disc herniation, spinal stenosis, soft tissue mass, labral tear, nerve entrapment), we coordinate imaging with established imaging centers in the Katy area. Results are reviewed directly by Dr. Qureshi, and treatment planning proceeds efficiently without unnecessary delays between imaging and follow-up.
Why Image-Guided Procedures Matter
Studies consistently demonstrate that image-guided injections are significantly more accurate and clinically effective than landmark-guided (blind) injections. For lumbar epidural injections, accuracy with fluoroscopic guidance exceeds 95%; without guidance, studies show miss rates of 30–40% even in experienced hands. For hip joint injections, ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance improves accuracy from approximately 60% to over 95%. This means more of the medication reaches the target, producing better and more reliable outcomes.