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Ultrasound thigh is a non-invasive, rapid and a gentle safe tool which is used to evaluate the soft tissues of the thighs and examine many of the pathological conditions. Book your appointment now with Medifyhome to get the best prices for ultrasound thigh, call us at +919100907036 or +919100907622 and schedule your appointment now!
What is ultrasound of the thigh?
An ultrasound of the thigh is done to examine and evaluate the soft tissues of the thighs using sound waves. It is an imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves to generate detailed images of the tissues, muscles and blood vessels in the thigh. It is very commonly used to diagnose issues like muscle tear, blood clots, and soft muscle injuries. A handheld transducer is used which is placed on the skin to produce sound waves that bounces off the internal structures. The bounced back waves are then converted to images which helps physicians in assessment of injuries, monitoring healing, and guide treatments without the need of a surgery. It is used in many fields such as sports medicine to assess the muscle injuries and tendon injuries, thigh trauma diagnosis to assess soft tissue injuries in emergency settings like gunshot wounds, soft tissue inflammation conditions like polymyalgia rheumatica and vascular medicine in cases of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and post-surgery monitoring.
Why is an ultrasound thigh done?
The doctors may recommend a ultrasound thigh for the following conditions:
- Musculoskeletal disorders.
- Femoral hernia.
- Tear in rectus femoris muscle.
- Muscle injuries.
- Tendinosis.
- Rupture in hamstring muscle.
- Soft tissues swellings.
- Trauma thigh or injury in thigh.
- Vascular abnormalities.
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
- Blood clots.
All these conditions may require an ultrasound thigh to analyse the injuries and provide treatment plans for the issues and help in monitoring the healing process as well.
How to prepare for an ultrasound thigh?
The following steps help in preparing for the ultrasound thigh:
- Preferably wear comfortable and loose fitting clothes
- Remove any of the jewellery items or metal objects.
- No fasting is required.
- You may be asked to stop taking blood thinning medicines especially if the ultrasound is for blood clots or vascular issues.
- Inform the technicians or doctors about the medical history of previous injuries, surgeries or conditions affecting the thigh.
What is the procedure for an ultrasound thigh?
Generally an ultrasound thigh goes by this process:
- You will need to remove any clothing, jewellery, or other objects that may get in the way of the procedure.
- You will be asked to lie down at the examination table.
- The sonographer will apply gel over your thigh region.
- A transducer is moved across the thigh region which sends high frequency sound waves.
- The sound waves reflected back are then recorded by the ultrasound machine.
- The waves are converted into images or graphs.
- These images will be interpreted by the doctor to assess the conditions and provide a diagnosis or treatment plan.
- The test takes about 60 mins to complete the entire procedure.
What is the aftercare for an ultrasound thigh?
There isn’t any special aftercare required after the test, once after the test is done you may resume your day to day activities and return to your usual diet unless it is advised otherwise by the healthcare professional.
What is the cost of an ultrasound thigh?
The price of the ultrasound thigh varies based on different cities in India, typically the price starts at Rs.1020 to Rs.1600. You will receive the reports within 24 hours of the test.
- Test Type:
- Ultrasound thigh
- Preparation:
- Wear a loose-fitting cloth.
- Fasting not required.
- Remove of sorts of jewellery or other metal items.
- Reports Time:
- Within 24 hours after the test.
- Test Price:
- Starts @ Rs.1020/- and can go up till Rs.1600/- however the prices can vary based on the different cities in India.
How to book an appointment for an Ultrasound thigh Scan?
Go to Medifyhome and book an appointment for an Ultrasound thigh Scan or contact us at +919100907036, +919100907622.
What is the price of an ultrasound thigh?
The cost of an ultrasound thigh starts from Rs.1020/- to Rs.1600/- based on the locality and facility availability.
What is an ultrasound thigh?
Ultrasound thigh is a non-invasive imaging test, rapid and a gentle safe tool which is used to evaluate the soft tissues of the thighs and examine many of the pathological conditions.
What conditions can be detected using an ultrasound thigh?
Many conditions can be detected such as Muscle injuries, Musculoskeletal disorders, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Blood clots, Soft tissues swellings, Trauma thigh or injury in thigh, Rupture in hamstring muscle and Vascular abnormalities.
How long does the process take?
An ultrasound thigh typically takes up to 60 mins of time to complete.
Are there any side effects of an ultrasound thigh?
It is completely safe and doesn’t have any side effects or risks.
Why choose Medifyhome for an ultrasound thigh?
Schedule your ultrasound thigh appointment with Medifyhome, where we provide high-quality scans at affordable prices. Our NABL & NABH accredited labs and diagnostic centres guarantee accurate and reliable results. We focus on offering high quality and convenient services at a low cost. Medifyhome also provides a variety of other radiology tests, such as ultrasound for twin pregnancy, whole abdomen, TVS, shoulder, and more. Call us at +919100907036 or +919100907622 to book your appointment today!