Soft tissue ultrasound Cracow
Soft tissue ultrasound - an imaging test to assess the condition of muscles, tendons and ligaments
Thanks to the use of high-frequency ultrasound, ultrasound makes it possible to accurately image the internal structure of the examined tissues, detect possible lesions within them, as well as assess the degree of tissue damage as a result of injuries (e.g. muscle rupture or tendon damage).
Soft tissue ultrasound is most often recommended for ailments such as:
- pain, tenderness, swelling of the muscle or tendon area
- sudden loss of muscle strength
- visible change in the shape of the muscle
- trauma (sprains, contusions, soft tissue tears)
- palpable tumor and other thickening of unclear etiology
Soft tissue ultrasound allows for an accurate diagnosis, which determines the proper treatment of the damage. It is completely safe and non-invasive, so it can be performed multiple times to monitor the progress of therapy.
Price list of soft tissue ultrasound in Krakow
| Soft tissue ultrasound | PLN 180 | dr. Monika Kupiec | ||
The most important information about soft tissue ultrasound in Krakow
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Where is soft tissue ultrasound performed in Krakow?
Soft tissue ultrasound is performed in the city of Krakow Prokocim.
Prokocim Medical Center, al. Adolfa Dygasiński 2d, 30-820 Cracow
Access by public transport: Przystanek Bieżanowska
tram lines: 3, 9, 13, 24, 49
bus lines: 144, 173, 301, 304, 314, 503
What are the indications for soft tissue ultrasound?
Typical indications include: muscle pain or tenderness, muscle weakness, injuries (sprains, ruptures, bruises), visible change in the shape of the muscle, presence of a tumor or other thickening. The test is also recommended to monitor the healing of tendon/muscle injuries.
How does soft tissue ultrasound work?
The test involves applying an ultrasound machine covered with a special gel to the skin in the area of the examined head. It enables the propagation of ultrasound waves deep into the tissues and their reflection back to the transducer. The image of the tissues – their internal structure – is analyzed on an ongoing basis by the doctor on the device’s monitor. The examination is painless, quick and does not require any special preparation.
What information can be obtained from soft tissue ultrasound?
Thanks to soft tissue ultrasound, it is possible to assess:
- the presence of tissue damage – fibrosis, partial and complete ruptures of muscles, tendons, tears
- the degree of severity and nature of inflammatory and degenerative changes
- presence of cysts, tumors, calcifications and other pathological changes
- dynamics of regenerative processes of damaged tissues.
Therefore, the examination allows to make an accurate diagnosis, which determines the proper treatment of ailments of the musculoskeletal system.
Can soft tissue ultrasound be performed on children and pregnant women?
Yes, soft tissue ultrasound is a completely safe, non-invasive and non-burdensome examination. They can be used for diagnostics in children, pregnant women and the elderly without contraindications. The advantage of this technique is that it does not have a harmful effect on the body (unlike, for example, X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging).
Do I need to prepare for the test?
There is no need for any special preparation for such a test. It is only recommended not to use lotions or creams before ultrasound in the examined area, as this may impair the quality of imaging.
What are the limitations of soft tissue ultrasound?
The ultrasound method has its limitations. With a large amount of adipose tissue below the examined area and in the case of deep structures, clear imaging can be difficult. Hence, magnetic resonance imaging remains the method of choice. Ultrasound machines also do not allow to obtain an image of multiple layers of tissue at the same time.