Ultrasound is a gentle and effective method of medical imaging. With the help of ultrasound waves, various soft tissues such as organs and tissues can be visualized. The advantage: the examination is painless and risk-free for the patient. Therefore, ultrasound is often the first diagnostic procedure.

Modern ultrasound equipment can detect abnormalities such as tissue nodules as small as a few millimeters. For example, the thyroid gland, the abdominal cavity and joints such as the knee or shoulder can be reliably examined. Duplex ultrasonography may also be performed, which visualizes blood flow through the vessels.