The foot is the lower or distal part of the body, which is used to stand, walk and run with ease. This part starts after the ankle. Ultrasound Foot (USG) is a non-invasive radiological tool that uses sound waves for the...
The foot is the lower or distal part of the body, which is used to stand, walk and run with ease. This part starts after the ankle. Ultrasound Foot (USG) is a non-invasive radiological tool that uses sound waves for the detection of abnormalities in the foot and surrounding tissues. USG Foot is the procedure that uses sound waves produced by a transducer to create images of the foot muscles, tissues and blood vessels for the detection of abnormalities in the foot. USG foot is the preferred procedure as the procedure does not involve radiation exposure, which can be harmful. There are various conditions which can be detected by USG foot sca,n these conditions include foot tumors, to evaluate the blood flow in the vessels, foot pain, bone injury or fracture in the foot etc.
USG Foot
USG foot is a diagnostic tool like other non-invasive diagnostic tools; this procedure helps to capture images of the foot by using a transducer that emits sound waves. These sound waves bounce back after striking the foot and tissues to create the images on the computer screen attached.
Causes of Foot Abnormalities
There are various abnormalities which can lead to the condition of foot abnormalities and these conditions include:
Fracture
A foot fracture can be due to various conditions like accidents, falls, fights etc. This is one of the most common causes of foot abnormalities. There are various other causes that can lead to abnormality in the foot.
Injury
Injury to the foot due to some accidents or falls can also lead to a foot abnormality. Injuries are also some common causes that can affect or influence the functioning of the foot.
Osteoporosis
This condition can also lead to a situation of foot abnormality. This condition occurs with time as the bones get weak due to nutritional deficiency, age, low sunlight etc. Over time, bones degrade and leading to the situation of osteoporosis, which can affect all bones of the body, including the foot.
Bone dislocations
There are various types of bones present in the foot and in ankle. Any abnormality in the bones can lead to limited functioning of the foot. Bone dislocations can be corrected through different treatments, but can be detected through X-rays, ultrasound, CT scan etc.
Arthritis
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can affect the bones, muscles, joints and other associated components of foot joints. This disease fights against its own immune response leading to inflammation of the bone joints in the foot and leading to abnormality.
USG Foot USG with contrast (CEUS foot)
In contrast, foot USG, an intravenous contrast material, usually microbubbles, is used to enhance the visualization of blood flow and tissues of the foots. This helps in easy and early detection of abnormalities for effective treatment of foot abnormalities.
What are the Uses of the USG Foot?
There are various uses of the Foot USG scan, and these uses include:
- To look for the dislocation in the foot bones
- Inflammation of the foot
- Infection of the foot
- Abnormalities in the lymph nodes of the foot
- Vascular evaluation of the foot
- Used to look for a foot tumor
- Enlargement of the foot
- To look for blood vessels in foot
- To detect the foot fracture
- To detect foot injuries
- Internal structure of foot
- To look for the echogenicity of foot
- To look for the symmetry of foot
Which Tests are used to check for Foot abnormalities?
There are various types of tests used to check for Foot abnormalities and these include:
- X-ray foot (Book Now)
- USG foot (Book Now)
- MRI Foot (Book Now)
- NCCT foot (Book Now)
Conclusion
The foot is a distal and one of the important parts of the human body, which help to stand, walk or run. There are various abnormalities that can lead to the limited functioning of the foot. There are various ways that are used for the detection of these abnormalities and ultrasound is one of the tests. Foot Ultrasound (USG) is the diagnostic tool used for the detection of abnormalities in the foot and surrounding areas. There are various uses of USG foot like detection of tumors, shape and size of the foot, enlargement of the foot, blood flow in the foot etc. The process uses sound waves, produced by a transducer attached with a computer, which creates the pictures of organ and tissues of foot after these waves bounce back from the foot. USG Foot is also done with and without the use of contrast material, this is also called CEUS foot or contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is USG Foot scan?
USG Foot scan is the diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves with computer technology for the detection of abnormalities in the foot and surrounding areas.
What is USG Foot scan with contrast?
USG Foot scan with contrast is also called CEUS foot is a diagnostic tool in which contrast material is used for the detection of foot abnormalities. Most common contrast used is in CEUS foot is microbubble contrast material.
What is the full form of CEUS Foot?
Full of CEUS Foot is contrast enhanced ultrasound foot.
Can Ultrasound scan detect Foot Tumors?
Yes, USG Foot is effective diagnostic tool for detecting foot tumors.
What are the symptoms of foot abnormality?
Symptoms of foot abnormalities include not able to walk stand or run on the foot.
How much time foot ultrasound takes?
The USG foot will take around 10 to 15 minutes.
What is the cost of foot ultrasound in Delhi?
The average cost of foot ultrasound range from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 3,000 in Delhi.
Can foot ultrasound detect fractures in the foot?
Yes, foot ultrasound can detect the fractures in the foot.
Can foot ultrasound detect muscle abnormalities in the foot?
Yes, foot ultrasound can detect muscle abnormalities in the foot.
Which tests other than USG foot can be used for detection of foot abnormalities?
There are various other tests like MRI, X-ray, PET CT scan, which can be used to detect the foot abnormalities.
Where is USG Foot Centre near me in Delhi?
Patient can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Imaging Centre for USG foot scan with heavy discounts.
