Knee Ultrasound Scan

Knee Ultrasound Scan – MedHealth Ultrasound

The MedHealth Knee Ultrasound provides a detailed assessment of the key soft-tissue structures within the knee using high-resolution ultrasound technology. This scan is ideal for patients experiencing pain, swelling, reduced movement, or suspected ligament or tendon injury.

What does the Knee Scan include?

• Same-day verbal results

• Digital report on the same day

• Performed by experienced MSK sonographers

• Designed to detect problems early and guide your recovery

Objective of the Knee Ultrasound

The knee ultrasound aims to evaluate the major tendons, ligaments, soft tissues, and joint spaces that support and stabilise the knee. Because the knee is the body's largest weight-bearing joint, it is particularly vulnerable to injury, degeneration and overuse — from everyday activity through to higher-impact sports.

Using ultrasound, we can visualise structures in real time, assess painful areas dynamically, and identify inflammation, fluid, degeneration or structural changes.
The test is quick, painless and completely safe, and results are discussed with you immediately.

What the Knee Ultrasound Can Assess

• Quadriceps tendon

• Patellar tendon

• Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

• Biceps femoris tendon

• Prepatellar and infrapatellar bursa

• Joint recesses for fluid/effusion

• Soft-tissue swelling, cysts or lumps

• Baker’s cyst (behind the knee)

What is a Knee Ultrasound?

A knee ultrasound is a diagnostic scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to evaluate the key structures around the knee joint.

It is especially useful for identifying:

• Tendon and ligament injuries

• Swelling and inflammation

• Bursitis

• Tendinosis

• Cysts and lumps

• Post-injury changes

• Overuse conditions such as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee

Both acute injuries (falls, sports trauma) and chronic problems (long-term pain, repetitive strain, early arthritis) can be assessed accurately.

Reasons to Have a Knee Ultrasound

You may benefit from a knee ultrasound if you have:

• Knee pain

• Sudden or gradual knee injury

• Reduced mobility or stiffness

• Reduced stability or “giving way”

• Swelling or inflammation

• A lump or fluid collection

• Post-surgical swelling

• Suspected tendonitis or bursitis

• Possible foreign body (e.g., wood, metal, glass)

What the Knee Scan Can Detect

The MedHealth knee ultrasound can help diagnose:

Soft-tissue & ligament problems

• Sprains or tears

• Tendonitis / tendinopathy

• Quadriceps or patellar tendon injury

• Collateral ligament injury

• Iliotibial (IT) band friction

Fluid & inflammation

• Joint effusion

• Prepatellar or infrapatellar bursitis

• Pes anserine bursitis

• Baker’s cyst and cyst tracking

Overuse & degenerative changes

• Patellar tendinosis (jumper’s knee)

• Early arthritis or inflammatory changes

• Meniscal irritation (limited assessment)

• Repetitive strain injuries

Other findings

• Soft-tissue masses or cysts

• Trauma-related swelling

• Restricted movement patterns

• Gout or inflammatory crystal deposits (indirect signs)

Benefits of a Knee Ultrasound

Safe and non-invasive

No radiation, no needles (unless having a guided injection).

Real-time imaging

We can assess movement, tendon tracking, and pain responses while the joint is in motion.

High-resolution detail

Ideal for detecting subtle inflammation, tendon thickening, bursitis and early structural changes.

Cost-effective alternative to MRI

Immediate access with no long waiting lists.

No preparation required

Simply wear loose clothing around the knee.

Why Choose MedHealth for Your Knee Scan

• Performed by highly experienced MSK sonographers

• Clear explanation of findings on the day

• Advanced equipment for accurate imaging

• Trusted by private GPs, physiotherapists, chiropractors and sports clinicians

• Fast access appointments with no long NHS waiting time

• Safe, regulated, high-quality service

Your scan is delivered in a professional, comfortable environment with expert clinical oversight.

How to Prepare

• No specific preparation required

• Wear loose trousers or shorts

Price

£169