Sonography
What is Sonography?

Sonography for Joints and Soft Tissue

What is Sonography?
Ultrasound, or sonography, uses sound waves to obtain pictures
inside the body. For joints and soft tissue, ultrasound can help
diagnose conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and
joints.

How is the Exam Performed?
Ultrasound sends sound waves into the body using a transducer,
a hand-held device that sends and receives sound waves. After
gel is applied to the skin, the technician presses the transducer
against the skin to obtain images, which appear on a screen. As
the sound waves echo from the body’s tissues, a picture is
created showing the structures being examined.

What Will I Feel During the Exam?
Ultrasound for joints and soft tissue is fast, painless, and easy.
You will feel the technician apply warm gel to the area being
examined and press the transducer against your skin. There is
little or no discomfort with the exam, which usually takes less than
25 minutes.