There are different techniques, and different types of sonograms in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. One of the main challenges of being an ultrasound tech is to identify and adapt what type of sonography is needed for various patient examinations. Note: For your information, the type of physician that orders a sonogram is called a radiologist. A physician, or radiologist, can order any variety of images based on the reason for the sonogram. The main body areas that ultrasounds address are: pelvic, abdomen, testes, thyroid, appendix, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), neonatal brain, herniacarotid arteries, hernia, and biopsies of internal organs. Some other less usual types of ultrasounds are musculoskeletal, which involve scans for the rotator cuff (shoulder), soft tissues, and tendons. An even less common sonogram is a hysterosonogram (HSG). This method involves water being injected into the uterus through the cervix allowing observation of the uterine lining. So, clearly there are several types of ultrasounds for various parts of the body. The career of an ultrasound tech holds a wide array of experience and options.
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