What is a Soft Tissue Mass? What is a Pyosalpinx? What is a Uterus Polyp? What is Salpingitis? Discussion Comments ByNefertini— On Feb 13, 2014 @SimpleByte - Symptoms include abdominal or pelvic pain and irregular menstrual periods. Some women might experience abdominal swelling, frequent ...
A heel spur is attributed to chronic inflammation at the insertion of soft-tissue tendons or fascia in the area. A heel spur may occur beneath the sole of the foot, at the back of the heel, or under the heel. If they are located at the back of the heel, they are frequently associat...
X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate and be absorbed by body tissues to different extents, creating a shadow image on a detection plate. Ultrasound, on the other hand, utilizes high-frequency sound waves which bounce off tissues and are then captured to produce real...
You may be given contrast liquid to help the injured area show up better. Tell the provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. An ultrasound may be done to check for damage to your facial bones and tissue.How is a facial fracture treated?
Soft-tissue ultrasound:Soft-tissue ultrasound is used to evaluate muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Why Would a Dog Need an Ultrasound? A dog may need an ultrasound for many reasons, such as: Traumatic injury:An ultrasound may be used to look for free fluid in the abdomen, which could sugge...
The Graston technique is a type of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). It is a method often used by physical therapists to break up adhesions and scar tissue and improve the mobility of the muscles, tendons, and fascia under the skin. ...
Radiographs are very good at determining the difference between bone and gas, but soft tissue and fluid are the same opacity. When dealing with intra-abdominal lesions, the main goal is to differentiate one soft tissue mass from a normal soft tissue structure from abdominal fluid. Ultrasound ...
Because certain tissues, like bone, fluid, and soft tissue, reflect sound differently than others, certain boundaries can be identified in the timing of reflected ultrasound pulses. This is what creates the image you and the physician see in the ultrasound monitor, or sonogram. There are no kno...
It is used to check for problems with your heart. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound used to find infection in your heart. Sound waves are used to show the structure and function of your heart. You may need a transthoracic or transesophageal echocardiogram. Ask your healthcare provider about ...
Ultrasound: An ultrasound helps determine if the cyst is filled with fluid or is solid. X-ray: Although cysts do not show up on X-ray, they may help rule out more serious conditions that may mimic symptoms of a cyst that cause pain and discomfort. ...