Ultrasound of soft tissues
A study that allows you to assess the condition of the skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, tendons, lymph nodes and blood vessels. It helps to identify inflammatory processes, hematomas, tumor formations and traumatic injuries.
One of the most common indications for soft tissue ultrasound is sprains, hematomas and ruptures of muscles and tendons. The method allows you to quickly identify the localization of injuries and assess their severity, which is especially important for sports and household injuries.
Ultrasound of soft tissues does not require special training. It is enough for the patient to remove clothes and jewelry from the area under study. Additional examinations may be prescribed, depending on the symptoms and the diagnosis.
The patient is placed on a couch. A special gel is applied to the skin in the diagnostic area. The specialist guides the sensor through the research area, receiving images in real time. The doctor may ask the patient to move around to assess the functional features of the muscles and tendons. The procedure takes about 30-40 minutes.
A high-frequency ultrasound machine is used for ultrasound. Modern sensors have high resolution and allow you to get a detailed image of small structures.
After completing the study, the patient can immediately return to daily activities. The results of the study are presented in the form of a conclusion and pictures that need to be discussed with the attending physician.
Benefits
Safety
Ultrasound is safe for all categories of patients, including pregnant women and children.
High detail of soft tissues
Modern sensors allow you to visualize even minor injuries to muscles, ligaments and other structures.
Dynamic research
The doctor can observe the patient's movements in real time.
A wide range of applications
Ultrasound of soft tissues helps to diagnose inflammatory, traumatic and oncological processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ultrasound replace MRI in the study of soft tissues?
How quickly can I get results after soft tissue ultrasound?
Can ultrasound detect all types of soft tissue tumors?
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Ultrasound diagnostician, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Higher Qualifying Category Physician. Head of the Functional and Ultrasound Diagnostics department.
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