USG Wrist joint (ultrasound) is non-invasive radiological tool which uses sound waves for the detection of abnormalities in the wrist joint and surrounding tissues. USG wrist joint allows the sound waves to pass through and help visualize the condition of wrist joint. The procedure can be used as routine checkup to detect various conditions like wrist pain, wrist lumps, wrist cancers, tissue damage or infection in the wrist joint.
Wrist Joint Ultrasound
USG Wrist joint is diagnostic tool like CT, MRI and PET and this procedure helps to capture images of the wrist joints and surrounding structures by using a transducer which emits sound waves. Sound waves produced by transducer bounce back after striking the wrist joint bones and tissues to create the images on the computer screen attached. USG Wrist joint can detect various conditions like wrist injury, wrist fracture, wrist cancers, wirst lumps, tissue tear etc.
Wrist Joint Ultrasound Purpose ?
There are various conditions which can be shown by Wrist joint ultrasound and these include:
- To look for blood vessels in Wrist joint
- To look for Wrist joint tumors
- To look for infections in the Wrist joint
- To evaluate pain of the Wrist joints
- To look for the symmetry of the Wrist joints
Causes of Wrist joint Abnormalities
There are various causes which are responsible for abnormalities in wrist joint and these causes include:
Injury
Wrist joint injury can be cause of various physical actives, accidents, sports or accidents. Injury can limit the functioning of wrist joint, which is most important part of whole arm. Injuries are common in any scenario and can lead to dysfunction of wrist joint.
Fracture
Wrist joint fracture is related to bone condition which occurs when bone is involved in wrist joint abnormality. Fractures in wrist joint can be minor or major depends on impact of the cause responsible for fracture of wrist joint.
Bone dislocations
Wrist joint is prone to dislocations because wrist joint sometimes is responsible to carry heavy loads. A dislocation usually occurs at the joints and wrist joint joins at elbow and shoulder, these two joints can lead to dislocation during any accident.
Arthritis
Arthritis is the autoimmune disease which can affect wrist joint easily as it affects other bones of the body. Arthritis usually affects the joints first and wrist joint is no surprise for the same. This condition can lead to inflammation of joint which can badly affect working of wrist joint.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the medical condition related to bones, which occurs due to weakening of bones. This condition can occur due to the fact that there are various nutrient and calcium important for bone development. This malnutrition lead to weakening of bones and finally to breakage or bone fracture.
Which tests are used to check for the Wrist joint abnormalities?
There are various types of tests used to check for Wrist joint abnormalities and these include:
- MRI Wrist joint (Book Now)
- X-ray Wrist joint (Book Now)
- NCCT wrist joint (Book Now)
What is Wrist joint Ultrasound with contrast (CEUS Wrist joint)?
Wrist joint USG with contrast also called contrast enhanced USG (CEUS) is the advanced procedure of the simple USG Wrist joint. In contrast wrist joint ultrasound, an intravenous contrast material usually microbubbles is used to enhance the visualization of wrist joint abnormalities, blood flow abnormalities of wrist joint and tumors etc. This helps in easy and early detection of abnormalities for effective treatment of wrist joint abnormalities.
Conclusion
Wrist joint ultrasound (USG) is the diagnostic tool used for the detection of abnormalities in the wrist joint and surrounding structures. There are various uses of USG Wrist joint like detection of tumor, shape and size of Wrist joint, symmetry of Wrist joint etc. The procedure uses sound waves, produced by transducer attached with computer which creates the pictures of Wrist joint and surrounding structures. USG Wrist joint is also done with and without the use contrast material, this is also called CEUS Wrist joint or contrast enhanced ultrasound.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Wrist joint Ultrasound?
Wrist joint ultrasound scan is the diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves with computer technology for the detection of abnormalities in the Wrist joint and surrounding structures.
What is Wrist joint Ultrasound scan with contrast?
Wrist joint Ultrasound with contrast is also called CEUS Wrist joint is a diagnostic tool in which contrast material is used for the detection of Wrist joint abnormalities. Most common contrast used is in CEUS Wrist joint is microbubble contrast material.
What is the price of Wrist joint Ultrasound in Delhi?
The price of USG wrist joint is Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3000 in Delhi NCR.
Where is USG Wrist joint Centre near me in Delhi?
Patient can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Imaging Centre for USG Wrist joint scan with heavy discounts. For more information and appointment, click here.
