Ultrasound of the muscles and soft tissues of the body's integuments is usually performed in the event of bleeding, bruising, blisters (usually traumatic), numbness, or to determine the presence or exclusion of tumors and hernias. Ultrasound is the primary method of imaging the subcutaneous tissue, muscles, fascia, ligaments or tendons.

Muscle tissue injuries occur very often, not only in professional or amateur sports, but also during "everyday" accidents. Such injuries are usually very painful and the recognition of the size of the damage and its exact location have a significant impact on the course of the treatment process. On the other hand, the diagnosis of a hernia is helpful in planning surgical treatment.

Preparation for ultrasound examination of soft tissues

Ultrasound examination does not require any special preparations. Providing previous test results concerning the area under study (ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI, biopsy), especially photographic documentation, will be helpful in an effective diagnosis - if such tests have already been performed, and for discharge from the hospital, after any surgical procedures. This procedure allows for a precise comparison of the size and nature of the previously described changes and often allows you to avoid additional, unnecessary tests.

The course of ultrasound examination of soft tissues

The test is performed in a lying, sitting or standing position, depending on the location of the examined body area. The doctor, after collecting an interview, puts a thin layer of gel on the surface of the ultrasound head and, moving the probe over the skin surface, examines and assesses individual structures on the monitor (assessing possible pathological changes). The image visible on the monitor screen can be recorded at any time on heat-sensitive paper or on USB devices). The result of the ultrasound examination is a description of the imaged structures, a description of any pathologies found, and the diagnosis with possible recommendations. If any pathology is found, the examination result is accompanied by a photo documentation of the abnormalities shown.