Soft tissue ultrasound with elastography

When is soft tissue ultrasound with elastography performed? 

Soft tissue ultrasound is an imaging study that can detect abnormalities such as cysts, tumors or inflammatory infiltrates in soft tissues. It is used, among others, in orthopedics, as it visualizes the structure of muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons.

Indications for the examination may be:

• changes palpable on palpation,
• swelling and complaints of pain,
• enlarged lymph nodes,
• a history of orthopedic trauma.

Ultrasound with elastography - what does it mean?

 Ultrasound with elastography is a modern diagnostic method that makes it possible to assess the elasticity of the body's internal tissues during an ultrasound examination. This is because it is worth knowing that tissues altered by disease in many cases have a different cohesiveness (hardness, elasticity) than healthy tissues. Therefore, ultrasound with elastography allows to obtain more data than classic ultrasound, which proceeds without assessing the elasticity of tissues. 

Course of soft tissue ultrasound with elastography

Modern ultrasound machines with elastography function are used to perform the examination. From the patient's perspective, ultrasound with elastography does not differ significantly from classic ultrasound. The doctor performing the examination applies the gel-coated head of the camera to the examined area and evaluates the image appearing on the monitor. The examination takes several minutes and does not cause pain.

• The test does not require preparation from the patient.
• There are no significant contraindications to the test. 
• No referral for the test is required. 
• The test result is available immediately.