What is it?
Osteoarticular (joint) or Musculoskeletal Ultrasound studies the various joint structures, such as the shoulder, knee, elbow and tibio-tarsal, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursae, synovial membranes and menisci. Ultrasound uses high-frequency ultrasounds emitted by a probe and transmitted through the tissues that reflect them to form an image of the region being examined.
Osteoarticular ultrasound is a simple, safe, harmless and painless technique.
Ultrasounds are carried out with the latest technology, on top-of-the-range high-resolution digital ultrasound equipment, including three-dimensional technology and the option of real-time 3D visualization – 4D, Color Doppler, and panoramic imaging.
High-resolution digital ultrasonic consoles are capable of using fully electronic multi-frequency probes.
How is it done?
For the Osteoarticular Ultrasound, you will be lying on a table in a dimly lit room to make it easier to read the images.
A gel will then be applied to your skin to allow the ultrasound to be transmitted.
This scan provides moving images, controlled via a screen.
Preparation for Osteoarticular Ultrasound
No prior preparation.
Agreements and Prices of Osteoarticular ultrasound
- SNS / ARS – Does not pay for this ultrasound;
- ADSE (user only pays the co-payment, usually 5.8€), IASFA, ADM GNR, SAD PSP;
- Insurers: Médis, Multicare, Advance Care, Allianz, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, SS CGD, SAMS Quadros, SAMS, Montepio, RNA, Generali, Mudum, MGEN, Aegon, Vitória, Una Seguros, other insurers;
- Health plans: Medicare, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, Continente Wells, ACP, other health plans.
The price varies depending on the health system or insurance you want to use.
Where to do it?
Osteoarticular Ultrasound can be done at
NRD, at the following address: Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, nº 11-B, r/c, 1070 – 060 Lisboa (Next to Praça de Espanha)
or at X-Clinic Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, nº26 – Middle floor, 1070-110 Lisboa.