Sonography of the musculoskeletal system
As a supplement to X-ray and before deciding on an MRI examination, most joints and soft tissues can be easily examined using ultrasound. In individual cases, fracture controls can also be performed using ultrasound to reduce radiation exposure.
A special feature is the sonography of the infant hip. Immediately after birth, the early detection of hip maturation disorder or hip dislocation is possible to allow early treatment and thus shorten the treatment duration and improve the treatment outcome. In the U-3 screening, this examination is scheduled between the 4th and 6th weeks of life, but can be done earlier.
