USG Wrist joint (ultrasound) is an invasive radiological device using sound waves for the identification of wrist joint and tissue abnormalities. USG wrist joint lets the sound waves penetrate and facilitate visualization of the wrist joint condition. The procedure can be utilized for regular checkup to identify conditions such as wrist pain, wrist lumps, wrist cancers, damage or infection of the wrist joint.
Overview Wrist Joint Ultrasound
USG Wrist joint is a diagnostic device similar to CT, MRI and PET and this examination assists in taking images of the wrist joints and associated structures by employing a transducer that sends out sound waves. Sound waves emitted by the transducer reflect back after hitting the bones and tissues of the wrist joint and build up the images on the computer monitor attached. USG Wrist joint is able to identify different conditions such as wrist injury, fracture of the wrist, cancers of the wrist, wrist lumps, tear of tissue etc.
Purpose of Wrist Joint Ultrasound
There are different conditions which can be demonstrated by Wrist joint ultrasound and these include:
- To search for blood vessels in Wrist joint
- To search for tumors of the Wrist joint
- To search for Wrist joint infections
- To assess pain of the Wrist joints
- To seek for the symmetry of the Wrist joints
Causes of Wrist joint Abnormalities
There are different causes which are the reason for abnormalities in wrist joint and these are given below:
Injury
Injury of the wrist joint can result from numerous physical activities, accidents, sports or accidents. Injury may restrict functioning of the wrist joint, which is the most crucial part of the entire arm. Injuries may occur in any situation and may cause dysfunction of the wrist joint.
Fracture
Wrist joint fracture is associated with the condition of the bone that takes place when bone is affected by abnormality of wrist joint. Fracture in wrist joint may be slight or serious depending on the force of the reason behind fracture of the wrist joint.
Bone dislocations
The wrist joint is more likely to dislocate since the wrist joint at times is tasked with supporting heavy loads. Dislocation commonly happens at joints and wrist joint articulates at elbow and shoulder, these two joints may cause dislocation in any accident.
Arthritis
Arthritis is the disease of the immune system, which can affect the wrist joint easily as it can affect other bones of the body. Arthritis normally strikes the joints first and wrist joint is no exception for the same. This condition can cause inflammation in the joint which can adversely impact the functioning of the wrist joint.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone related medical condition, which happens because of weakening of bones. Osteoporosis can result from the fact that there are a number of nutrients and calcium necessary for bone formation. Malnutrition caused by these results in weakening of bones and ultimately to breaking or fracture of bones.
What is Wrist joint Ultrasound with contrast (CEUS Wrist joint)?
Wrist joint USG with contrast, also referred to as contrast enhanced USG (CEUS) is the newer technique of the basic USG Wrist joint. Contrast wrist joint ultrasound utilizes an intravenous contrast agent typically microbubbles to improve perception of wrist joint pathology, blood flow pathology of wrist joint and tumors etc. This aids easy and early detection of pathology for effective wrist joint pathology treatment.
Conclusion
Wrist joint ultrasound or USG is the diagnostic device employed for the identification of abnormality in the wrist joint and its associated structures. There are many applications of USG Wrist joints such as the detection of tumor, form and dimensions of Wrist joint, symmetry of Wrist joint etc. The sound waves are utilized by the procedure which are generated from a transducer that is held with a computer which generates the images of the Wrist joint and its associated structures.
USG Wrist joint is also performed with and without use of contrast material, also referred to as CEUS Wrist joint or contrast enhanced ultrasound.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is Wrist joint Ultrasound?
Wrist joint ultrasound scan is the diagnostic test which utilizes sound waves along with computer technology for the identification of Wrist joint and surrounding structures abnormalities.
Q. What is Wrist joint Ultrasound scan with contrast?
Wrist joint Ultrasound with contrast is also referred to as CEUS Wrist joint. Wrist joint is a diagnostic procedure in which contrast material is employed for detection of Wrist joint abnormality. Most frequent contrast employed in CEUS Wrist joints is microbubble contrast material.
Q. What is the cost of Wrist joint Ultrasound in Delhi?
Cost of USG wrist joint ranges from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 3000 in Delhi NCR.
Q. Where is the USG Wrist joint Centre near me in Delhi?
Patients can come to the carebox for USG Wrist joint scan with huge discounts. For details and appointment, contact us.
