London Private Ultrasound (LPU) offers an ankle ultrasound scan to 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.
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.
- 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
- Tibialis Tendons
- Peroneal Tendons
- Achilles tendon
- Main Vessels, and Nerve
- Ligaments
- Plantar fascia
- Plantaris tendon
- Calf muscles
- 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.
- 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
Please add your requested screening ultrasound, blood test, or health check-up while you are booking your ultrasound scan appointment.
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