London Private Ultrasound (LPU) offers a hand ultrasound scan to the male and female patients over 18 years old. Hand pain and discomfort following sports injuries or arthritis are the most common reason for having a hand ultrasound diagnostic examination.
In this scan specialist will assess the main musculoskeletal structures in your hand. Ultrasound is a dynamic, fast, affordable, and very powerful diagnostic modality for evaluation and diagnosis of a wide range of hand medical conditions, inflammations or injuries such as;
- Hand pain and discomfort
- Joint effusion, Abnormal fluid collection or swelling in the joint
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, Nerve entrapment or injuries
- Tendon tear or rupture, Ligament Injuries, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Torn ligaments or tendons, Cartilage abnormality
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, synovitis, other inflammatory diseases
- Ganglion cyst, Lipoma, Soft tissue masses
- Reduced Movement
- Foreign bodies
- Soft tissue masses such as lipomas, or epidermoid cysts
- Classification of a masses; solid, cystic, or mixed, with or without vascularity
- Post-surgical complications, e.g. abscess, oedema, or haematoma
- Bony pathologies or bony erosions
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Synovitis, Inflammatory arthritis other Rheumatology diseases
- Bony pathologies, bony erosions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, Nerve entrapment or injuries
- Classification of a masses; solid, cystic, or mixed, with or without vascularity
- De Quervain tenosynovitis
- Foreign bodies
- Ganglion cysts, Lipomas, Soft tissue masses
- Hand pain or discomfort
- Hand extensor or flexor tendons pathologies
- Joint effusion, Abnormal fluid collection or swelling in the joint
- Ligament injuries
- Mid-carpal joints evaluation
- Muscle damages and injuries (Acute or chronic)
- Post-surgical complications, e.g. abscess, oedema, or haematomas
- Pre or post-surgery evaluation for abscess, oedema, or collection
- Reduced Movement
- Soft tissue masses such as lipomas and epidermoid cysts
- Synovial thickening or Joint effusion
- Tendinitis or tendon tear (Partial or full-thickness tendon tear)
- Tendinopathy, tenosynovitis, torn ligaments, ruptured tendon
- Tendon tear or rupture, Ligament Injuries, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Torn ligaments or tendons, Cartilage abnormality
- Tumors and cancers
- Vascular pathologies
In this scan we will
- Evaluate Joint spaces, bones and bursas, Tendons and Muscles, Ligaments, vessels, and Nerve abnormalities in your hand such as; Finger flexors and extensors, Tendon sheaths, Pulleys, Palmar fascia and Collateral ligaments.
- 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 in small joints in the hand
- Arthritis or other inflammatory diseases
- Bony erosion
- Calcification or injury within the muscles, tendons or joints
- Cartilage abnormality
- De Quervain tenosynovitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Joint space abnormalities or irregularities
- Nerve injuries, entrapment, or dislocation
- Synovial thickening or Joint effusion
- Tendon injuries; 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 hand ultrasound scan.
Our Ultrasound Specialists will explain the procedure before your scan. When you expose your hand, you will be guided to sit on the examination chair.
A small amount of water-based gel will be applied to your hand.
Our specialist will move the probe on your skin to produce diagnostic ultrasound images. You will not feel any discomfort during your ultrasound scan.
A hand 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 Hand 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 hand ultrasound service late evenings, during weekends, Saturdays, or Sundays. Please call 07414165515 to book your urgent hand 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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