Ultrasound Scans Explained
What is an Ultrasound Scan?
An Ultrasound Scan is a test that involves taking pictures of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound can be used to look at all soft tissue structures and blood vessels. Pulses of ultrasound are sent through the skin into your body which then echo (‘bounce back’) from the various parts of the body, creating an image. The scan is carried out by an Ultrasonographer and the images are recorded and interpreted in order to make a diagnosis.
Why would I need an Ultrasound Scan?
An Ultrasound scan is one of the most sophisticated diagnostic tools available to help a referring clinician understand the cause of your particular health issue.
What can be diagnosed by an Ultrasound Scan?
By scanning the relevant sector(s) of a patient’s body, an Ultrasound Scan can help to diagnose musculoskeletal problems - for example:
- Synovitis or tendonitis – hand, ankle, Achilles tendon, patella
- Painful shoulder – rotator cuff, impingement and supraspinatus tear
In addition we offer the following Ultrasound investigations:
- Small body parts
- Abdomen
- Gynaecological – Pelvic and TVS if necessary
- Urinary tract (to include transrectal if necessary)
Who can’t have an Ultrasound scan?
Most people can have an Ultrasound scan as long as you have a referral from a clinician.
Please call 0845 450 3559 for more details.
