Ultrasound of the knee joint

Today, the diagnostic capabilities of a knee joint ultrasound are being revised. Despite the fact that ultrasound techniques in the study of the knee joint can not completely replace such highly informative techniques as MRI and standard X-ray examination, nevertheless, the ultrasound method has its definite advantages. One of the most important advantages of the ultrasound method is the possibility of assessing the soft tissues of the knee joint, including ligaments, tendons, connective tissue elements, fatty tissue, vascular bundles. In addition, the simplicity of ultrasound, its availability and low cost make a choice in the initial diagnosis of traumatic injuries of the soft tissues of the knee in favor of ultrasound. However, the possibilities of the ultrasound method in evaluating such intraarticular elements as menisci, cruciate ligaments and articular cartilage are limited, mainly due to an insufficient acoustic window, so ultrasound results with suspicion of pathological changes must necessarily be confirmed by MRI and radiography. Ultrasound examination of knee joints is carried out by high-frequency sensors with base frequencies of 5-7.5 MHz. In carrying out the study, one must remember the effect of anisotropy, mainly in the study of tendons and ligaments. It is also necessary to take into account the data of the anamnesis, which in some cases greatly facilitates the diagnosis.

Frequent injuries and problems with the musculoskeletal system require medical attention and thorough diagnosis. That is why it is necessary to know where to make an ultrasound of the knee joint, as most often complain about his injuries and injuries. The knee joint connects the femur, patella and tibia and is the second largest joint. But since the knee joint is superficial, it is often prone to damage.

Indications for an ultrasound of the knee

• A variety of injuries, bruises and sprains.
• Inflammatory sagging and degenerative-dystrophic diseases.
• Tumors of bone tissue, osteochondropathy.
• Damage of meniscuses, lateral and cruciate ligaments.

During the procedure, the doctor assesses the presence of fluid in the joint, the condition of the internal and external ligaments, the thickness and structure of the cartilaginous and bone tissues. The study implies a simultaneous study of the right and left knee joints. The doctor examines the front and side surfaces, as well as the back surface of the knee joint.

Where to make an ultrasound of the knee joint?

Kiev:

• Metropolitan Clinic (on the basis of the "Clinic Hippocrates") - st. Lepse, 4A, tel. [phone].
• The network of medical clinics "Viva" - ul. Lavrukhina, 6, tel. [phone].
• Clinic of modern rheumatology - ul. Spassky, 5, tel. [phone].
• Medical Center "Medical Traditions" - boulevard I. Lepse, 8, building 4, 2nd floor, tel. [phone].
• Medical Center "Alternative" - st. Dragomanova, 31B, tel. [phone].

Moscow:

• Clinic "Capital" - Bolshaya Vlasyevsky Lane, 9.
• Medical Center "Patero Clinic" - Prospect Mira, 211/2.
• Clinic "Dobromed" - st. Greater Cherkizovsky, 32/1.
• "Grand Clinic" - Gusyatnikov Lane, 13/3.
• Clinic of Health - Klimentovsky pereulok, 6.

St. Petersburg:

• Medical Center "Health" - Koroleva Avenue 48/5, tel. [phone]
• Center for Ultrasound Diagnostics - Udarnikov Avenue, 21, tel. [phone].
• Multi-profile medical center "Exclusive" - st. Krasnoputilovskaya, 8, tel. [phone].
• Multidisciplinary medical center "Grange" - st. Marata, 25A, tel. [phone].
• SM-Clinic - Udarnikov Avenue, 19/1, tel. [phone].