Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Discovering the source of your musculoskeletal concerns is simplified in Dartford, Kent and the surrounding London areas with our Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound service. This cost-effective tool provides valuable insights, helping unveil the root cause of your issues and paving the way for effective solutions.

Ultrasound images helps our expert clinicians to assess your joints, tendons and ligaments to establish the potential causes of your musculoskeletal pains, therefore the physiotherapy management plan or injection can be targeted to the concerned areas.

Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to a clearer path to musculoskeletal health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound uses advanced imaging techniques to assess and diagnose joint, muscle, and soft tissue conditions.

It can diagnose joint pain, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and other musculoskeletal issues.

The ultrasound provides real-time imaging to visualize muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues, aiding in precise diagnosis.

  • Non-invasive
  • No radiation exposure
  • Provides real-time images for accurate diagnosis
  • Helps in planning effective treatment strategies

The procedure is painless and comfortable, with no downtime required.

A typical session takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the condition.

No, you can book directly with us for Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound services.

Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound can be used to identify various conditions in different joints of the body. Here are some common conditions for different joints:

A doctor diagnosing patient with ultrasound machine

Shoulder Joint

Biceps tendinopathy, Acromioclavicular joint sprain, Acromioclavicular Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder joint, Osteoarthritis of Acromioclavicular joint, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis, Rotator Cuff Pain, Sub Acromial Bursitis, Shoulder impingement, Calcific Tendinopathy (also known as calcific tendinitis).

Elbow Joint

Osteoarthritis of elbow, Tennis elbow, Golfers elbow, Olecranon bursitis, Distal biceps tendinopathy, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.

Wrist and Hand Joints

Osteoarthritis of wrist/Thumb and finger joints, Trigger Finger/Thumb, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC), De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis (Wrist Tendinitis), Scapholunate ligament injury (pain in the wrist).

Hip Joint

Osteoarthritis of Hip joint, Iliopsoas Tendinopathy/Bursitis, Gluteal tendinopathy/Trochanteric Bursitis, Proximal hamstring tendinopathy, Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI).

Knee Joint

Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) of knee joint, Patellofemoral joint pain, Baker’s Cyst, ITB friction syndrome, Meniscal cartilage tears, Prepatellar bursitis, Patella tendinopathy (Jumpers Knee), Infrapatellar fat pad inflammation, Pes anserine bursitis.

Ankle and Foot Joints

Osteoarthritis of ankle joint, 1st MTP, Chronic ankle sprain, Morton’s Neuroma, Plantar fasciitis, Sinus Tarsi syndrome, Mid Foot OA, Calf tear/Tennis leg, Gout, Retrocalcaneal (Heel) Bursitis, Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy, Baxter’s nerve-entrapment.

Self-referral accepted

We do not need a doctor to refer you.

Minimal waits

We can usually see you within 24-48 hours.

Excellent self-pay rate

From £250 including assessment, ultrasound guided injection and report.

Highly experienced clinicians

We perform hundreds of injections every year.