Soft tissue ultrasound is an ultrasound diagnostic method that allows for the examination of the condition of muscles, tendons, ligaments, subcutaneous tissue, and skin. It is a safe, painless, and non-invasive procedure that can be performed multiple times. It is used to assess both traumatic injuries and inflammatory or tumor processes.
Reasons for performing a soft tissue ultrasound:
• To diagnose bruises, strains, and tears of muscles or ligaments.
Reasons for performing a soft tissue ultrasound:
• To diagnose bruises, strains, and tears of muscles or ligaments.
Reasons for performing a soft tissue ultrasound:
• To diagnose bruises, strains, and tears of muscles or ligaments.
• In cases of pain, swelling, or hardening in soft tissues.
• To detect cysts, hematomas, abscesses, lipomas, and other growths.
• To monitor the healing process after injuries or surgeries.
• When inflammatory processes are suspected.
What can be seen on an ultrasound:
• The structure and integrity of muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
• The presence of hematomas, cysts, fatty or other tumor formations.
• Inflammatory changes and fluid accumulation.
• The condition of subcutaneous tissue and lymph nodes.
When it is prescribed:
• In cases of injuries (suspected tears or strains).
• In the presence of hardenings or growths in soft tissues.
• In cases of pain or limited mobility of limbs.
• To monitor the dynamics of treatment and rehabilitation.
Preparation for the procedure:
• No special preparation is required. The examination can be conducted at any time.
How the procedure is conducted:
• The patient is positioned on a couch or seated, depending on the area being examined.
• A special gel is applied to the skin, and the doctor moves the transducer over the area being examined.
• The image of the tissues is displayed on the screen in real-time.
• The procedure lasts 10–15 minutes.
Features:
• Soft tissue ultrasound helps to identify pathologies that cannot be noticed during a regular examination.
• The method is widely used in traumatology, surgery, sports medicine, and oncology.
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Ultrasound of soft tissues is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the soft tissues of the body, such...
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