• What is an ultrasound of the shoulder?

• Ultrasound is an effective imaging technique that can be used to evaluate the anatomy of the shoulder. It allows evaluation of the musculoskeletal structures which is important in the assessment of many pathological conditions. Sports injuries, degenerative and inflammatory processes are the main causes for shoulder pain and functional limitations. Ultrasound of the shoulder uses a high range of equipment with high resolution transducers, following strict protocol, a good knowledge of the anatomy of the shoulder and other pathological awareness makes the test more accurate for diagnosis and offers better understanding of the shoulder joint.

  It is used to assess the muscle, tendons and other soft parts inside the shoulder to figure out issues like muscle tear or tendon tears, rotator cuffs, swellings and functional limitations. It is a painless and simple process that generates accurate results and is widely available at a very low cost with the help of Medifyhome.

• Why is an ultrasound shoulder done?

  The doctors may recommend an ultrasound shoulder for the following conditions:

  1. Check for injuries.
  2. Find the cause of pain.
  3. Look for tears and sprains.
  4. Guided treatment.
  5. Monitor the healing process.

  All these conditions may require an ultrasound shoulder 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 shoulder?

  The following steps help in preparing for the ultrasound shoulder:

  1. Preferably wear comfortable and loose fitting clothes
  2. Remove any of the jewellery items or metal objects.
  3. No fasting is required.
  4. Avoid lotions or creams or any kinds of oil on your shoulder.

• What is the procedure for an ultrasound shoulder?

  Generally an ultrasound shoulder goes by this process:

  1. It is a very simple process which requires you to remove any clothing, jewellery, or other objects that may get in the way of the procedure.
  2. You may be asked to sit or lie down on an examination table.
  3. A gel is applied on your shoulder.
  4. The transducer is moved around the shoulder region and joint to get images of the scanned parts.
  5. The doctors may ask you to move your arm around.
  6. They wipe off the gel after the complete images are taken out.
  7. The test takes about 15-30 mins to complete the entire procedure.

  The test might cause a little discomfort but you need to remain still. It is made sure to use all the comfort measures to complete the scan as soon as possible and minimise any discomfort.

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• What is the aftercare for an ultrasound shoulder?

• 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.

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  What is the cost of an ultrasound shoulder?

The price of the ultrasound shoulder varies based on different cities in India, typically the price starts at Rs.800 to Rs.1650. You will receive the reports within 24 hours of the test.