- What is Ultrasound Imaging of the Hip? - What are some common
uses of the procedure? - How should I prepare? - What does the
equipment look like? - How does the procedure work? - How is the
procedure performed? - What will I experience during and after
the procedure? - Who interprets the results and how do I get
them? - What are the benefits vs. risks? - What are the
limitations of Ultrasound Imaging of the Hip? What is Ultrasound
Imaging of the Hip? Ultrasound images of the hip provide
pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissues
of the hip. In infants, the hip (which has a ball and cup
configuration) is composed mainly of cartilage and is easily
recognized on ultrasound. Ultrasound imaging, also called
ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves the use of a small
transducer (probe) and ultrasound gel to expose the body to
high-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound is safe and painless, and
produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves.
Ultrasound examinations do not use io