Knee Ultrasound

Knee Ultrasound is an effective and non-invasive examination method for diagnosing a variety of pathologic conditions and injuries in the knee area. In cases of knee discomfort or pain, Knee Ultrasound provides detailed imaging that allows for the diagnosis and determination of the pathological cause.

What Pathologies Can be Diagnosed with Knee Ultrasound?

Knee Ultrasound enables the visualization of pathologies in the joint, bursae, tendons, ligaments, nerves, vessels, and soft tissues of the knee area.

Knee Joint and Bursae

 The presence of fluid collection, bursitis, or synovitis detected by Knee Ultrasound may be related to rheumatic diseases such as:

  • Crystal Arthropathies
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis

Ligaments and Tendons of the Knee

  • Rupture of the medial or lateral collateral ligament
  • Rupture or tendinopathy of the quadriceps tendon, patellar tendon, or hamstring tendons
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

Vessels and Nerves of the Knee

  • Thrombosis in the popliteal vein
  • Aneurysm in the popliteal artery
  • Injury, entrapment syndrome, or focal damage to the femoral and peroneal nerves

Soft Tissues of the Knee

  • Lipomas
  • Ganglia
  • Baker's Cysts

Advantages of Knee Ultrasound Compared to Other Imaging Methods

Compared to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT), Knee Ultrasound offers specific advantages:

  • Dynamic Testing: The dynamic nature of ultrasound is particularly useful for the diagnosis and evaluation of knee conditions. It allows real-time monitoring of knee movement, ensuring a comprehensive, detailed, and reliable diagnosis of problems affecting the knee area.
  • Patient-Friendly Examination: Knee Ultrasound is a safe and painless examination that does not burden the patient's body with the use of intravenous drugs, exposure to radiation, or magnetic resonance coordination.

How is Knee Ultrasound Performed, and What Preparation is Needed?

Knee Ultrasound is a simple and painless procedure that does not require any preparation from the patient. During the examination, the patient lies on the examination bed, and the physician applies gel to the skin. The examination is then conducted with a high-frequency transducer. Under the guidance of the radiologist, the patient performs specific movements with their leg to facilitate dynamic assessment. The total duration of the examination is approximately 30 minutes.

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    Before I learned about Dr. Plagou, I had tried cortisone injections, hyaluronic acid injections, and anti-inflammatory medications. Unfortunately, nothing yielded results.

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  • I had been suffering from Calcific Tendonitis in my left shoulder for over three months, resulting in severe pain. Before I learned about Ms. Plagou, I had tried anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physiotherapy, all without success, and I was on the verge of serious surgery with doubtful outcomes.

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    Other specialists I had consulted previously had suggested arthroscopy, which I did not want to undergo due to my age (86) and because the treatment was not guaranteed.

    With the special method used by Dr. Plagou, the fluid causing the pain was absorbed, and the pain was immediately relieved without recurrence for the past four months. Besides her high specialization and effectiveness, Dr. Plagou is also very friendly and fully explains to patients the cause of the problem and the treatment process. Her assistant is also very friendly and efficient. Sincere thanks again.

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    Dr. Vicky Bizimi

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