Ultrasound of joints

Ultrasound of the joints allows to better diagnose the disease and is used for many diseases. At the same time, it is not superfluous to learn about the procedure for carrying out the procedure, and also in what cases exactly this type of examination is prescribed.

What does ultrasound show joints?

Increasingly, this method of diagnostics began to be applied. After all, it allows you to see the ligaments, cartilage, articular bags, and the presence of fluid, which was absolutely impossible with the use of X-rays. During the survey, you can concentrate your attention precisely on the problem area.

Indications for ultrasound of joints are:

• injuries;
• pain in the joints;
• an increase in the joint volume;
• restrictions in movement in the joints;
• bursitis ;
• ruptures of tendons;
• ligament ruptures;
• dislocations;
• fractures of ruts and joints;
• tuberculosis of bones and joints;
• meniscus lesions;
• arthrosis;
• rheumatism;
• erosive defects of articular surfaces of bones;
• synovial cysts;
• autoimmune diseases .

Most often such ultrasound is performed for the following joints:

• wrist band;
• elbow;
• the shoulder;
• ankle.

Probably, for someone it will be interesting, whether do or make US of joints on the face. It's a little less convenient, but still possible. Often ultrasound of the jaw joint may be due to dislocation or trauma to the face. With this method, microscopic cracks and fluid formation are also seen.

Methods of joint ultrasound

This examination is carried out using ultrasonic waves. In medical devices, the frequency is from 2 to 10 MHz. Human tissues have an acoustic resistance, which for each organ can be different. The inspection zone is applied A special gel conductor that eliminates the air layer between the skin and the device, and the expert can carefully study the problem. Ultrasonic waves are reflected from the joint and come to a special device that displays an image on the monitor. It turns black and white picture, but it is perfectly visible tendons, cartilage, as well as their defects. It is worth saying that for the correct diagnosis, two joints are most often examined for comparison of the problem with a healthy organ.

This method of examination has no contraindications, and it is often used even for children. In this case, the patient's body has no radiation load, which is important. The result of the study can be seen immediately on the screen and carefully examine the painful area.