Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to capture images of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. Ultrasound can be helpful in the diagnosis of sprains, strains, tears, soft tissue masses, ganglion cyst, inflammation and fluid in the joints or bursa, hernias, nerve entrapments, foreign bodies in soft tissues, dislocations and muscle abnormalities. A musculoskeletal ultrasound has proven beneficial to find the root cause of your symptoms and the diagnosis helps your doctor to determine the appropriate treatment for you.

Your doctor may order a musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose tear or strain in the muscles and tendons, sprain in the ligaments, synovitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve impingement and hernias other muscle abnormalities.

Preparation: This examination requires no special preparation. You may be asked to change to a gown.

Obstetrical ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to capture images of embryo or fetus in a pregnant woman as well as the mother’s pelvis.  An obstetrical ultrasound can be used in various stages of pregnancy to confirm viable pregnancy, evaluate the fetus, rule out pregnancy complications and diagnose abnormalities in the uterine and pelvic structures. An endovaginal (EV) ultrasound is usually performed as a part of the examination to rule out ectopic pregnancy in the early weeks of pregnancy.

Preparation: This examination requires a full bladder. Drink four (250 mL) glasses of water 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the exam.

Renal ultrasound is used to capture images of kidneys, ureters and bladder. A renal ultrasound can be used to detect kidney stones, cysts, masses or other obstructions in the renal structures.

Preparation: This examination requires a full bladder. Drink four (250 mL) glasses of water 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the exam.

Abdominal ultrasound is used to capture images of structures within the upper abdomen. The kidneys, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen and surrounding blood vessels are evaluated in an abdominal ultrasound.  An abdominal ultrasound can be used to detect kidney stones, gallstones, hernias, blocked bile ducts, tumors, cysts, fluid collections and aneurysms in the blood vessels.

Preparation: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight or 6-7 hours prior to the exam if the appointment is in the afternoon. This examination requires a full bladder. Drink four (250 mL) glasses of water 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the exam.

Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound is used to capture images of the structures situated within the abdomen and pelvis. The pancreas, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, uterine structures including the adnexa in the case of female, and scrotum and testes in the case of male patients are scanned. An endovaginal (EV) ultrasound is usually performed as a part of the pelvic exam for female patients.

Preparation: Nothing to eat or drink after midnight or 6-7 hours prior to the exam if the appointment is in the afternoon. This examination requires a full bladder. Drink four (250 mL) glasses of water 1 hour prior to your appointment. Do not empty your bladder prior to the exam.

Vascular ultrasound is used to examine the circulatory system of the body and a Doppler study is usually performed as a part of the examination. A vascular ultrasound is used to evaluate blood flow through veins or arteries in various parts of the body including blood vessels in the neck, abdomen, arms and leg. It can reveal blocked or reduced blood flow, clots and vascular tumors in the blood vessels.

Preparation: This examination requires no special preparation.

Breast ultrasound is used to capture internal structures of the breast for screening or diagnostic purposes. A breast ultrasound primarily helps in the diagnosis of breast lumps or lesions. It can be a screening tool for women who are at high risk for breast cancer, are pregnant or have increased breast density.

Preparation: This examination requires no special preparation.