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Could a doppler ultrasound damage leg?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not unless....: Unless the sonographer is really strong and was pushing on the leg really hard there is no way a doppler sono can cause the leg harm. Back in the early days of ultrasound research after wwii, navy surplus sonar transducers were used to image fish. They were so powerful that fish were killed. This is not an issue with diagnostic equipment.
Answered 10/10/2012
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NO: This is not an issue with diagnostic equipment used to ultrasound legs.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Not likely. : May need follow up scan if still symptomatic.
Answered 9/28/2016
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