{"id":184825,"date":"2022-02-01T10:24:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T08:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmedicover.mcdevelop.hu\/ultrasound\/joint-ultrasound-examination\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T10:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T08:10:07","slug":"joint-ultrasound-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/diagnostics\/ultrasound\/joint-ultrasound-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint ultrasound examination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1558450220995 vc_row-has-fill shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"select-minta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579189318467\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is the purpose of the joint ultrasound examination?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A joint ultrasound examination is a special ultrasound, which painlessly maps the soft tissues, muscles, tendons and their adhesion surrounding the joints (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles), the cartilage covering the bone and the surrounding skeletal muscles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The examination also reveals inflammation around the joints, injuries and rupture in the muscles and tendons, thickening of the synovial membranes, calcifications that may be present, and bleeding and fluid build-up.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579189328742\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1716898408428\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Book an appointment!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"tel:+3614653131\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon none\"><\/i> +36 1 465 3131<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579189340256\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1616495351883\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Send us a message!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to answer every question!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  popup-diagnosztika vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/kapcsolat\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon far fa-comment-dots\"><\/i> Send a message!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Its advantage over <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/diagnostics\/digital-x-ray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X-ray<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/diagnostics\/ct-scans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CT scans<\/a> is that it does not involve radiation exposure and the joints can be examined while moving. However, since ultrasound is not suitable for the examination of bony patterns, for the detection of possible fractures or deformities, it is recommended in all cases in addition to X-ray, CT or MRI examination.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Which lesions can be examined with ultrasound?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Joint ultrasound is recommended if a physical examination or X-ray or CT scan does not give a clear answer to the cause of the joint complaints. Joint ultrasound can help diagnose the following lesions:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/izuleti_uh-700x600.jpeg\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\u00cdz\u00fcleti ultrahang vizsg\u00e1lat\" title=\"\u00cdz\u00fcleti ultrahang vizsg\u00e1lat\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">determination of injuries: ligament injuries, muscle injuries, haematomas can be clearly identified<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">degenerative joint diseases: the thinning of the cartilage covering the bones becomes visible on ultrasound, as well as the narrowing of the articular gap<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">identification of inflammatory joint diseases: thickening of the synovial membrane, the amount of fluid build-up, and erosion on the surface of the bones all indicate inflammation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">diagnosis of intra-articular nerve injuries: it helps diagnose <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/surgeries-inpatient-care\/hand-surgery\/carpal-tunnel-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carpal tunnel syndromes<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since the surrounding formulas are also examined during the ultrasound examination, it is visible during the examination if the pain is transmitted following inflammation of one of the surrounding organs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is also suitable for post-operative follow-up, such as after a <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/surgeries-inpatient-care\/orthopaedic-surgery\/total-knee-replacement-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knee replacement<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How is the joint ultrasound examination performed?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The examination is performed in a sitting or lying position, depending on the location of the joint to be examined. To perform the examination, the area of \u200b\u200bthe joint must be exposed, after which the examining doctor will apply a gel to the skin to help the probe function properly. The specialist will review the joint and surrounding formulas, which will take about 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The total duration of the examination is approx. 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How to prepare for the joint ultrasound?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Hogyan zajlik az \u00edz\u00fcleti ultrahang?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/idegi-ultrahang-vizsgalat-neurosonographia-410x273.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The examination does not require special preparation on the part of the patient, but it is advisable to arrive in clothing that can be easily removed from the body part to be examined.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is the purpose of the joint ultrasound examination? 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