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Diagnositc ultrasound is an form of investigation that uses reflected high frequency sound waves to create a detailed image on a screen. It is a very accurate an reliable way of imaging soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendons etc) and thereby identifying problems.
This imaging technique is very safe, dynamic (you can move the body part to test certain structures or demonstrate problem areas), non-invasive, not painful and and does not involve radiation (unlike x-ray).
Diagnostic ultrasound can be used for identifying and diagnosing a wide range of conditions in the upper and lower limb. It is very useful for diagnosing soft tissue injuries, confirming areas of swelling, joint effusions and even some nerve impingements.
It is also beneficial to monitor tissue healing mid-treatment to accurately determine outcomes and safe return to your sport and other activities. It is also very helpful to direct treatments to a specific area of tissue damage, e.g. with the use of shockwave therapy or dry needling.
Diagnostic ultrasound is offered to patients who have any suspected soft tissue injuries (muscles/ ligaments, tendons) or have pain/ swelling around their joints.
It serves as an adjunct to traditional physiotherapy assessment and testing to help formulate an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. It can be done at the initial assessment, or mid-way through your Physiotherapy treatment (if your treating Physiotherapist feels there is a clinical indication for it).
Diagnostic ultrasound can be used in both inital assessment and follow-up appointments.
All new cases/ injuries are booked for up to 60minutes’ duration. A diagnostic ultrasound will be performed in conjunction with your thorough Physiotherapy assessment (this involves finding out the history of the problem you are experiencing and a detailed physical assessment to help formulate a diagnosis of your problemand plan the course of treatment).
The scan itself typically takes around 10-15 minutes, but it can he shorter or longer dependent on your clinical presentation. Where approptiate, we create a formal medical report of the the scan findings.
Your diagnostic ultrasound will be carried out by our in-house Specialist Physiotherapist, Anneri Winter, who has completed post-graduate training as a musculoskeletal sonographer.
When used as part of your initial assessment, there is an additional charge of £50. When used in a follow-up appointment, the charge is £30. Please contact us for more info regarding our appointment charges and self-funding package options. Please note that insurance companies do not cover the cost of diagnositic ultrasound in the Physio setting.
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