A Doppler ultrasound is used to obtain coloured images of blood flow through the veins of the legs, measuring the speed and direction of flow. Standard ultrasound scanning represents the body’s internal organs as black-and-white images however, a colour-flow Doppler ultrasound shows blood flow as blue or red.

Duplex ultrasound scans of the legs may be requested when a clot deep in the leg veins, called a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), is suspected. Symptoms of DVT include (but are not limited to) calf or leg pain as well as swelling of the calf or ankle.

During the scan, mild to moderate pressure is applied against the leg over the areas where veins are found using a special ultrasound probe. A gel is used on the skin to form an acoustic interface with the probe. Please note, you may feel slight discomfort when pressure is applied over tender areas during the scan.

A paediatric ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to form an image of different parts of inside a child’s body. A clear gel is applied to the skin to allow a small handheld device (called a transducer), which sends sound waves through the body, to slide smoothly over the area being scanned.

During the examination, your child will be asked to lie down on their back and may be required to change positions throughout the scan. Depending on the child’s age, a parent/guardian may need to provide assistance repositioning the child.

Hip Ultrasound for Developmental Dysplasia of Hip

A paediatric hip ultrasound examination assess a child’s hip joints using sound waves. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a medical condition where the hip joint ball and socket does not form normally. Ultrasound can be utilised to assess whether your child has DDH or if your child has a risk factor of DDH such as family history or being born breech.

No specific preparation is required.

Interventional Radiology involves minimally invasive medical procedures under imaging (Ultrasound and CT) guidance to provide relief from chronic pain and injury.