Hips Ultrasound Scan
(Adult and Paediatrics)
Non-invasive imaging to assess the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, bone and soft tissues of the adult hips.
An ultrasound scan on paediatrics age from 3 - 6 months . This is an early detection for congenital hips dysplasia, dislocation, and maturation
At East Anglia Ultrasound Services our Sonographers are highly qualified, experienced and specialized in their field.
This procedure requires little to no special preparation. On the day of the appointment wear loose and comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown. Our team members are approachable, understanding and their main goal is to make your medical appointment as pleasant as possible, maintaining the highest of standards for your results’ quality.
If you have a special request, feel free to come in contact with us prior to your appointment.
FAQs
What are some common uses of the procedure?
Hip ultrasound images are typically used to assess the following:
abnormalities of the muscles, such as tears and soft-tissue masses
hip pain
foreign bodies, bleeding, infections or other types of fluid collections
benign and malignant soft tissue masses
early signs of arthritis
Who interprets the results and how do I get them?
At the end of your appointment, your Sonographer will summarize all of the findings verbally and on the same day of the appointment you will receive their written medical report on your email.
This can be forwarded to your GP to seek any further management you may need.
How is the procedure performed?
In the beginning of your appointment, you will have time to discuss with your Sonographer about your medical history and any concerns you may have.
For most part of the scan, you will be asked to sit on a medical couch and later to lie on your back or side.
Almost all of the ultrasound studies of infants and children are performed with the child lying on his or her back on the examination table.
Your East Anglia Ultrasound Services Sonographer will apply a water-based gel to the area of the body under examination.
The sonographer places the transducer on the body and moves it back and forth over the area of interest until it captures the desired images.
There is usually no discomfort from pressure as they press the transducer against the area being examined. However, if the area is tender, you may feel pressure or minor pain.
What are the benefits vs. risks?
Benefits
Ultrasound scanning is noninvasive (no needles or injections).
Occasionally, an ultrasound exam may be temporarily uncomfortable, but it should not be painful.
Ultrasound is widely available, easy to use, and more affordable than most other imaging methods.
Ultrasound imaging is extremely safe and does not use radiation.
Ultrasound scanning gives a clear image of soft tissues that do not show up well with x-rays.
In some cases, ultrasound may be able to evaluate the tendon structure more accurately than MRI.
The hip joints of infants, unlike those of adults, are largely made of cartilage, which allows ideal views of the entire hip joint using ultrasound.
Risks
Standard diagnostic ultrasound has no known harmful effects on humans.
What are the limitations of Ultrasound Imaging of the Hip?
Ultrasound has difficulty penetrating bone and, therefore, can only see the outer surface of bony structures and not what lies within (except in infants who have more cartilage in their skeletons than older children or adults). Doctors typically use other imaging modalities such as MRI to visualize the internal structure of bones or certain joints.