{"id":4017,"date":"2026-08-06T15:41:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avicenna-medical-center.borgmeier.media\/diagnostic-radiology\/ultrasound\/wie-laeuft-ein-ultraschall-ab\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:56:45","slug":"how-does-an-ultrasound-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/avicenna-medical-center.borgmeier.media\/en\/diagnostic-radiology\/ultrasound\/how-does-an-ultrasound-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How does an ultrasound work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h1>How does an ultrasound work?<\/h1>\n<div>Many patients want to know what to expect during an ultrasound exam before their appointment. The good news is that the exam is straightforward, painless, and usually takes only a few minutes. At our orthopedics and surgery practice, we perform the ultrasound right here in the office and often discuss the results immediately afterward.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#kontaktformular\">Contact us now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Before the examination<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Most ultrasound exams of the musculoskeletal system do not require any special preparation. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as usual.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend wearing comfortable clothing so that the area to be examined is easily accessible. If necessary, you may be asked to expose the relevant joint or affected area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ultraschall4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>The ultrasound examination process<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>To begin with, we apply a special ultrasound gel to the skin. This ensures that the sound waves are transmitted optimally and allows for precise imaging.\n<\/p>\n<p>The doctor then carefully moves the transducer over the affected area of the body. Meanwhile, the images appear on the monitor in real time. Depending on the specific issue being evaluated, it may be helpful to move the joint or muscle slightly during the exam. This also allows for the assessment of movement patterns and function.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is generally painless. Only if you are already experiencing discomfort may the pressure from the transducer feel briefly uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Avicenna-Medical-Center-exclamation-mark-icon.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>The actual ultrasound exam usually takes between five and fifteen minutes. The amount of time required depends on which area of the body is being examined and what specific issues need to be addressed. 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