Imaging / functional test
Joint ultrasound
Other names and abbreviations: knee ultrasound, shoulder ultrasound, musculoskeletal ultrasound
Imaging of tendons, ligaments, muscles and joint fluid.
Ultrasound shows soft tissues well and allows the joint to be assessed in motion. It is often done straight away during an orthopaedic visit.
When it is done
With joint pain and swelling, sports injuries, treatment monitoring.
How to prepare
Comfortable clothing that allows the joint to be uncovered.
