Knee joint ultrasound
The knee joint is one of the most complex and stressed structures in the human body. It regularly bears heavy weight, provides flexion, extension, cushioning, and maintains balance during walking and running. However, due to regular stress, the knee joint is vulnerable to injury, inflammation, and degenerative processes, leading to decreased activity and a deterioration in quality of life.
Knee ultrasound is a quick and safe way to evaluate soft tissues, ligaments, tendons, and periarticular structures. The examination is performed on an outpatient basis and requires no special preparation or rehabilitation.
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Indications for ultrasound
A doctor recommends a knee ultrasound for the following symptoms or conditions:
- Pain or discomfort in the knee that worsens with movement or activity
- Swelling or redness of the skin near the joint
- Limited flexion and extension of the leg, a pinched sensation
- Cracking, clicking, or joint instability
- Suspected injury, degenerative, or inflammatory disease
- Post-injury or surgical monitoring
- Follow-up care for chronic conditions such as arthrosis and rheumatism
Ultrasound plays an important role in the early diagnosis of diseases when the pathological process cannot always be detected during a routine examination or X-ray.
Contraindications to ultrasound
There are no absolute contraindications to this examination. However, in some cases, there are some limitations. If there are open wounds, significant skin damage, or active bleeding in the knee area, using the sensor and gel may cause discomfort for both the doctor and the patient. Preliminary anesthesia may be required to perform the examination in cases of severe joint pain. Image quality may also be reduced by severe deformities, post-surgical scars, or anatomical differences. In such situations, the doctor may select other diagnostic methods or postpone the examination.
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How is a knee ultrasound performed?
The examination lasts on average 10-20 minutes. The knee is undressed, and the patient lies down on an examination table. The doctor applies a gel to the knee area to improve ultrasound transmission through the skin. The doctor then adjusts the equipment and moves the transducer over the examination area in different directions.
During the ultrasound, the doctor carefully examines the knee joint on the screen, takes images of key areas, and notes any abnormalities. Preliminary results are available immediately, and a full report with photos, a description of tissue condition, detected changes, and recommendations is ready within 15 minutes.
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What is a knee ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a highly accurate diagnostic method that uses sound waves. The transducer emits sound waves that pass through tissue and are reflected, forming an image. Ultrasound is safe even for children and pregnant women.
A knee ultrasound examines: