Knee Scan
A knee scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that utilises high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the knee’s internal structures. This diagnostic tool is helpful in evaluating various knee conditions, especially those related to soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Sonoclinic provides knee ultrasound scan to help in assessing:
- Knee injuries
- Knee pain
- Restricted knee movement and stability
- Knee inflammation
- Knee weakness
What Can a Knee Ultrasound Scan Detect?
The knee scan is used to identify a range of common knee issues, including:
- Ligament, tendon, and cartilage injuries
- Joint inflammation and swelling
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Baker’s cyst – a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee
- Bursitis – inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs cushioning the knee
- Tendonitis – inflammation of the tendons
- Gout and other crystal arthritis types
- Sprains and tears
- Traumatic injuries
- Fluid build-up in the knee joint
- Jumper’s knee
- Housemaid’s knee
- Prepatellar bursitis
- Infrapatellar bursitis
- Possible meniscus injury
- Limited movement
- Arthritis
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Overuse injuries
What to Expect
During the scan, a special gel is applied to the knee to allow the transmission of sound waves. A transducer (probe) is then used to emit sound waves into the knee, capturing echoes that are transformed into visual images displayed on a monitor.
Following the scan, your provider will review and discuss the results with you. You will also receive a detailed diagnostic report and recommendations for your next action.
Do not let knee pain slow you down! Make an appointment for a knee