27 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EN
Tel: 020 7101 3377

Ankle Ultrasound Unilateral

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Foot and ankle Ultrasound Clinic

London Private Ultrasound (LPU) offers an ankle ultrasound scan to the male and female patients over 18 years old. Ankle pain and discomfort following sports injuries are the most common reason for having an ankle ultrasound diagnostic examination. The scans are completed by experienced practitioners in MSK conditions which includes muscle, tendons and skeletal problems arising through injury, arthritis or developing abnormalities. We also provide additional services such as appointments for treatment lipoma ankle and bilateral ankle scans, ankle aspiration and ABPI tests for peripheral arterial disease.

Central London Ankle Scans

In this scan specialist will assess the main musculoskeletal structures in your ankle and foot. Ultrasound is a dynamic, fast, affordable, and very powerful diagnostic modality for evaluation and diagnosis of a wide range of ankle and foot injuries such as;

Ankle pain or discomfort, Ankle dislocation, Ankle instability, Joint effusion, Arthritis, Morton’s Neuroma,Tendon tear or rupture, Ganglion cysts, Ligament injuries, Plantar fasciitis, Ruptured Tendon, Soft tissue masses, Stress fractures, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Torn ligaments.

The LPU clinic is located just a few moments walk from Bond Street tube station and you can book your scan by selecting the time and date that suits you in the calendar provided on this page. If you prefer to talk to one of our experienced clinicians for guidance, you are welcome to do so via one of the chat, phone or messaging links provided, they will help guide you to the most appropriate appointment and answer any questions you may have.

  • Ankle pain or discomfort
  • Ankle dislocation
  • Ankle instability
  • Bursitis of the joints
  • capsulitis of the joints
  • Joint effusion
  • Evidence of Arthritis
  • Evidence of Morton's Neuroma
  • Full or partial Tear in the Tendons
  • Ganglion cysts
  • Ligament injuries
  • Paratendinitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar plate injury
  • Ruptured Tendon
  • Soft tissue masses
  • Stress fractures
  • Tendinitis
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Torn ligaments
Evaluation of major musculoskeletal structures. Such as:
  • Tibialis Tendons
  • Peroneal Tendons
  • Achilles tendon
  • Main Vessels, and Nerve
  • Ligaments
  • Plantar fascia
  • Plantaris tendon
  • Calf muscles
In this scan we will
  • Take your relevant medical history
  • Provide up to 10 minutes consultation
  • Explain all findings during and after your ultrasound scan
  • Write an official scan report after or within 24 hrs, with appropriate images included in the report
  • Recommend a follow-up ultrasound scan if necessary
  • Offer GP or specialist referral and a Blood Test if needed
  • Also recommend Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection, Hyaluronic Acid Injection, or Cortisone (Steroid) injections if they are necessary.
And the most common findings are;
  • Abnormal fluid or inflammation around the ankle
  • Calcification within the muscles, tendons or joints
  • Evidence of Arthritis
  • Joint space abnormalities
  • Tendon injuries like; rupture, tear
  • Tendonitis (swelling of the tendon)
  • Torn ligament or tendon
In some cases, we will recommend a relevant blood test, steroid injection, Hyaluronic acid injection, or Plasma-rich platelet injection.
There is no preparation for the ankle ultrasound scan.
Our Ultrasound Specialists will explain the procedure before your scan. When you expose your ankle, you will be guided to sit on the examination couch. A small amount of water-based gel will be applied to your ankle. Our specialist will move the probe on your skin to produce diagnostic ultrasound images. You will not feel any discomfort during your ultrasound scan. An ankle ultrasound scan is regularly completed within 15-20 minutes. Our Sonographer will recommend the best course of action, depending on the ultrasound scan findings.
You will receive your results verbally during and after the scan. However, the Sonographer will examine the relevant images after your appointment and prepare a written report after your scan or within 24 hours with any recommended actions. The report will be sent to you so that you can discuss the findings with your doctor, if required.
There are no risks or side effects associated with the Ankle ultrasound scan. Ultrasound does not use any radiation.
Urgent health conditions can happen at any time of the day or night. In London Private Ultrasound, we offer emergency ankle ultrasound service late evenings, during weekends, Saturdays, or Sundays. Please call 07414165515 to book your urgent ankle ultrasound appointment now. (Terms and conditions apply)
Combining your ultrasound scan with one of our screening tests or Joint injections will give you a better picture of your health. We will recommend any beneficial screenings or injections when you book online and will also recommend any further tests, injections, or screenings after your ultrasound scan.

Please add your requested screening ultrasound, blood test, or health check-up while you are booking your ultrasound scan appointment.

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