For this exam, we use sound waves to detect or better visualise possible abnormalities of the muscles, tendons or other tissues in your pelvis, leg and foot.
Why do I need this exam?
If you have complaints in e.g. your pelvis, knee or ankle, we can use an ultrasound to detect abnormalities of the muscles and tissues in your leg.
What will we do?
During a radiological ultrasound, we generate sound waves with a transducer (a device that transmits and receives sound waves). These sound waves are inaudible. We press the transducer against your skin, which sends the sound waves into your body. The organs and tissues in your body reflect the sound waves. The reflected sound waves are then visualised on a monitor. They are also recorded and stored digitally.
You will have to partially undress for this exam. During the exam, you lie down on the examination table. First, a small amount of gel is applied to the area to be examined. This gel improves the conductivity of the sound waves. The reflected sound waves are used to visualise the various organs and tissues in your leg. The organs and tissues - such as muscles and ligaments - will be shown on a monitor. One of our radiologists will examine and assess the images at a later date. This exam is entirely painless
Duration of the exam
The exam will take circa 10 minutes in total.
The results
We will send the results of your examination to your general practitioner. Schedule an appointment with your general practitioner or nurse practitioner to discuss your results.
You can also check the results of your exam in the MijnDiagnostiekvoorU client portal. You are free to choose whether you want to look at your results before discussing them with your caregiver.
