Ultrasound examination of soft tissues
Ultrasound of soft tissues is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other structures. It uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images, allowing healthcare providers to assess and diagnose various conditions or injuries in these areas.
Ultrasound examination of soft tissues is a modern, non-invasive, and completely safe diagnostic method that allows for the assessment of the condition of subcutaneous tissue, muscles, ligaments, tendons, lymph nodes, and other body structures. This method is widely used in traumatology, surgery, oncology, and general therapy, as it enables the quick and painless detection of inflammations, neoplasms, traumatic injuries, and other pathological changes.
When is a soft tissue ultrasound prescribed?
The examination is conducted whenever there is suspicion of changes in subcutaneous and muscular structures. The main indications include:
- Lumps, bumps, or tumor-like formations under the skin
- Pain, swelling, or redness of soft tissues
- Suspected abscess, hematoma, or phlegmon
- Monitoring the condition after injuries and surgeries
- Diagnosis of benign and malignant neoplasms
- Enlargement of lymph nodes
- Diagnosis of muscle, tendon, and ligament tears
What does a soft tissue ultrasound show?
With the help of ultrasound examination, a doctor can:
- Determine the structure, size, and location of neoplasms
- Diagnose inflammatory processes and purulent foci
- Detect hematomas and other consequences of injuries
- Assess the condition of muscles, ligaments, and tendons
- Identify pathological changes in lymph nodes
- Distinguish between benign and malignant formations (approximately)
Advantages of soft tissue ultrasound:
✅ Safety — no radiation exposure, can be performed on children and pregnant women
✅ Painlessness and comfort — the procedure does not cause discomfort
✅ High informativeness — detects even minimal changes
✅ Speed and accessibility — takes 10–20 minutes and requires no preparation
✅ Treatment monitoring — allows for the assessment of the dynamics of the pathological process
How the procedure is conducted:
The patient assumes a comfortable position, the doctor applies a special gel to the skin, and moves the ultrasound probe over the area of examination. The procedure takes about 10–20 minutes, causes no pain, and you can return to your normal life immediately afterward.
💡 Soft tissue ultrasound is an accurate, safe, and quick way to detect pathological processes under the skin. Timely diagnosis helps to start treatment promptly and avoid complications.
When is a soft tissue ultrasound prescribed?
The examination is conducted whenever there is suspicion of changes in subcutaneous and muscular structures. The main indications include:
- Lumps, bumps, or tumor-like formations under the skin
- Pain, swelling, or redness of soft tissues
- Suspected abscess, hematoma, or phlegmon
- Monitoring the condition after injuries and surgeries
- Diagnosis of benign and malignant neoplasms
- Enlargement of lymph nodes
- Diagnosis of muscle, tendon, and ligament tears
What does a soft tissue ultrasound show?
With the help of ultrasound examination, a doctor can:
- Determine the structure, size, and location of neoplasms
- Diagnose inflammatory processes and purulent foci
- Detect hematomas and other consequences of injuries
- Assess the condition of muscles, ligaments, and tendons
- Identify pathological changes in lymph nodes
- Distinguish between benign and malignant formations (approximately)
Advantages of soft tissue ultrasound:
✅ Safety — no radiation exposure, can be performed on children and pregnant women
✅ Painlessness and comfort — the procedure does not cause discomfort
✅ High informativeness — detects even minimal changes
✅ Speed and accessibility — takes 10–20 minutes and requires no preparation
✅ Treatment monitoring — allows for the assessment of the dynamics of the pathological process
How the procedure is conducted:
The patient assumes a comfortable position, the doctor applies a special gel to the skin, and moves the ultrasound probe over the area of examination. The procedure takes about 10–20 minutes, causes no pain, and you can return to your normal life immediately afterward.
💡 Soft tissue ultrasound is an accurate, safe, and quick way to detect pathological processes under the skin. Timely diagnosis helps to start treatment promptly and avoid complications.
