Delivering top-tier cardiovascular ultrasound services directly to your practice
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Soft Tissue Ultrasound
Soft tissues comprise fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, blood vessels, joint linings, lymph, and other fibrous tissues. They are present in most body parts and connect, surround, and support various organs. A soft tissue ultrasound helps determine abnormalities in the soft tissues and the surrounding structures.
The patient needs to wear loose clothes to allow easy access. The technician applies a hypoallergenic gel on the specific area that needs diagnosis and moves the transducer. After the monitor captures the images, the technician reviews them before sending the detailed report to the concerned healthcare provider.
A soft tissue scan can last about 20 to 30 minutes and requires no special preparation or aftercare. A soft tissue ultrasound is helpful to obtain vital information that helps doctors create an effective treatment plan. Cardiovascular Specialty Imaging excels at providing top-quality imaging solutions, including soft tissue ultrasound. With skilled and trained technicians, we provide accurate and high-quality images for correct problem diagnosis.
Why perform Soft Tissue Ultrasounds
Ultrasounds prove valuable in evaluating soft tissue issues and detecting foreign bodies, which are difficult to find via other methods like radiography. Experts use ultrasound for patients with soft tissue abnormalities to evaluate infections like abscesses and cellulitis, cysts, fluid collection, and lymph nodes. A doctor may request a soft tissue ultrasound for people with masses, enlarged lymph nodes, inflammation, hernias, lipoma, ganglion cysts, hematomas, and cancerous tumors.
A soft tissue ultrasound is beneficial for a healthcare provider treating patients. A soft tissue ultrasound helps detect, assess, and diagnose the lump type, size, consistency, location, and appearance. The healthcare provider can use the available information to determine the need for follow-up tests. Ultrasound is also efficient and helpful in diagnosing a life-threatening condition known as necrotizing fasciitis, where timely detection is critical. Ultrasound also helps differentiate solids from cystic masses.