General Ultrasound | Abdominal Ultrasound | Pelvic Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound | Vascular Ultrasound | Obstetric Ultrasound | Small Parts Ultrasound

Ultrasound includes sound waves in the frequency range of 20 thousand hertz or cycles per second, which cannot be heard by the human ear. Ultrasound in medical imaging uses frequencies in the 2-12 million hertz range.

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning produces detailed images of the internal structures and organs of the body.  A hand held device called a transducer produces a series of sound waves transmitting them through the body. Sound waves that are reflected by internal structures and organs are also received by the transducer, transmitting them to a computer, which converts the data into an image displayed on a monitor.

Ultrasound images are captured in real time, showing the structure of organs as well as blood flowing through vessels. It produces detailed images of soft tissues that are not well shown on x rays.  Because no x-rays are used to produce an image, ultrasound is a safe procedure.

Depending on the nature of the clinical problem, ultrasound scanning can be used to assess various organs and structures of the body. It can also be used as guide to direct  biopsy procedures and needle placements for cyst aspirations.

How is the examination done?
 • You will be asked to undress and wear a gown or your clothing will be moved away from the region to be studied.
 • You will lie on an exam table, warm gel is applied to the region that is to be studied  to help the transducer make contact with your skin.
 • A radiographer (sonographer) presses the transducer against your skin and moves it back and forth to obtain the necessary images
 • The radiologist may obtain more images after the sonographer has completed.

Interpretation of images and results
A radiologist who specializes in ultrasound will review the images and issue a report to your referring doctor. The radiologist may discuss early findings with you when your exam is over.

NB: Patients Must Bring Old X-Rays and scans for all procedures!