Wrist ultrasound with elastography

When is ultrasound of the wrist performed? 

Wrist ultrasound is a simple, non-invasive imaging study that allows precise evaluation of post-traumatic, inflammatory, overload and degenerative changes within this structure. This examination allows assessment of the condition of the wrist and selection of appropriate treatment. It is performed, among others, in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion, intractable pain or sensory disorders.

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. Thus, ultrasound with elastography allows to obtain more data than classic ultrasonography, which proceeds without assessing the elasticity of tissues. 

Elastography helps detect, among other things, inflammation of muscles and tendons, as well as overload changes - for this reason it is useful in the diagnosis of pathologies involving various structures, including the wrist. 

Course of ultrasound of the wrist with elastography

Modern ultrasound equipment with elastography function is 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-covered head of the camera to the examined area and evaluates the image appearing on the monitor. The examination takes a few minutes or so and does not cause pain.

The test requires no special preparation.