
How to Prepare for an Ultrasound Exam
How to prepare for an ultrasound exam? Fast for 6 hours before abdominal ultrasound. For breast, joint and Doppler exams no fasting is needed. Read the preparation guide for each type of exam.
Diagnostics of joint inflammation, injuries and degenerative changes
No referral needed
Self-pay service
Appointment within 24–48h
No waiting lists
Immediate results
With doctor's explanation
Safe and painless
No radiation
Joint ultrasound provides a detailed view of the condition of joints, surrounding tissues and fluid in joint cavities.
With this non-invasive examination, the doctor detects:

Joint ultrasound is a completely painless and safe examination that takes approximately 15–25 minutes:
Ultrasound does not use radiation and enables early detection of inflammatory changes.
No special preparation is needed for joint ultrasound:
No fasting required
You can eat and drink normally.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothing that allows access to the joint being examined.
Bring documentation
Previous reports, X-ray or MRI images, laboratory results.
Describe the problem
Tell the doctor when the problem started and how it manifests.
The price of joint ultrasound at Ultrazdravje is €90. It is a self-pay service without a referral. An appointment can be obtained within 24–48 hours.
Ultrasound can examine all superficially accessible joints: knee, ankle, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints.
No, you do not need a referral at Ultrazdravje. Book directly online or by phone.
Ultrasound is an excellent complement to MRI and in some cases is sufficient for diagnosis. It enables dynamic assessment during movement, which MRI cannot do. The doctor will assess whether MRI is needed.
Examination of one joint takes 15–25 minutes. You receive the report immediately after the examination.
You receive the report and explanation of results immediately after the examination.
Price
90 €
Self-pay service
Duration
15–25 min
Report
Immediately with explanation
Referral
Not required
Appointment within 24–48 hours
Štihova ulica 3, Ljubljana
Mon–Fri: 9:00–16:00
Other ultrasound examinations at Ultrazdravje

How to prepare for an ultrasound exam? Fast for 6 hours before abdominal ultrasound. For breast, joint and Doppler exams no fasting is needed. Read the preparation guide for each type of exam.

Soft tissue ultrasound for diagnosing sports injuries in muscles, tendons and ligaments for children and adults. Fast and painless examination.
No waiting, no referral. Appointment within 24–48 hours.
Štihova ulica 3, Ljubljana | Mon–Fri: 9:00–16:00