Can ultrasound detect muscle and ligament damage?
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Hello doctor. The doctor asked me, did the ultrasound detect damage to the muscles and ligaments of the thigh? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you doctor!
Nguyen Van An (Hai Phong)
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Hello. Ultrasound is a very valuable and safe first-line means of detecting muscle and ligament injuries in the thigh region. However, this is an intensive technique, so you should go to reputable and qualified facilities to examine and be assigned to do ultrasound to detect lesions.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Huong - Radiologist - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
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