Ultrasound of the tendon with elastography

Ultrasound of the tendon is a simple, non-invasive imaging study that helps detect post-injury changes and inflammation, among other things. It is performed, for example, in people with suspected tendon rupture or tear. The Achilles tendon, wrist and hand, knee joint, foot and ankle joint, shoulder, elbow can be examined. 

Indications for the examination include:

• complaints of pain,
• limited range of motion,
• suspected degenerative changes.

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 ultrasonography, which proceeds without assessing the elasticity of tissues. 

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-covered head of the camera to the examined area and evaluates the image appearing on the monitor. The examination takes several to several minutes and does not cause pain.

• The test does not require preparation from the patient.
• No referral for the test is required. 
• The test result is available immediately.