Foreign Body Ultrasound

This type of scan assesses the soft tissue layers from the skin and superficial layers down through the muscles and their attachments (tendons). This scan is looking for a foreign body (eg: a wood splinter, thorn, metal shard, glass fragment). We also look for any other reason that is causing symptoms of swelling, pain or infection. If a foreign body is found a mark is made on your skin with a vivid pen to indicate its position. The depth of the foreign body from the skin surface will be measured so your doctor can plan the method of its removal.

Preparation: No preparation for these scans.