Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scans in Portsmouth
Shoulder | Elbow | Wrist & Hand | Hip & Groin | Knee | Ankle & Foot | Achilles | Calf | Hamstring | Lumps & Bumps | Hernia
Fast, medical-grade ultrasound for joint and soft-tissue pain — performed and reported by HCPC-registered sonographers.
£169
20 minutes • Clear written report
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Not sure what to book? Message us and we’ll guide you.
HCPC-registered sonographers
Medical-grade scan + written report
Same-week appointments (subject to availability)
Portsmouth clinic
What an MSK ultrasound can help with
Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is a real-time scan used to assess tendons, ligaments, muscles, bursae and fluid/inflammation around joints.
It’s commonly used for:
Suspected tendon tears or tendinopathy
Bursitis and inflammation
Sprains, strains and sports injuries
Swelling, fluid collections, and soft-tissue lumps
Ongoing pain affecting training, work, or sleep
You’ll leave with clarity and a plan — not vague reassurance.
Areas we commonly scan
Shoulder & arm
Rotator cuff / impingement
Biceps tendon
Tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow
Wrist/hand tendons and pain
Hip, knee & leg
Gluteal tendons / lateral hip pain
Quadriceps / patellar tendon
Hamstring / calf strains
Knee soft tissues (tendons, bursae, fluid)
Ankle & foot
Achilles tendon
Plantar fascia (plantar fasciitis)
Ankle ligament injuries
Peroneal tendons
Lumps & soft tissue
Lipomas / cysts (assessment and characterisation)
Ganglion cysts (commonly wrist/hand)
If you’re unsure whether ultrasound is the right test for your symptoms, ask — we’ll be honest if another pathway is more suitable.
When it’s worth booking
Consider an MSK scan if you have:
Pain lasting more than 2–3 weeks
A sports injury with swelling, reduced movement, or weakness
A suspected tendon tear or sudden loss of function
Recurring pain that keeps coming back with activity
A new lump/swelling you want assessed
What happens at your appointment (20 minutes)
1) Quick history (2–3 minutes)
We’ll ask about your symptoms, injury mechanism, and what aggravates/relieves it.
2) Ultrasound scan (~15 minutes)
We assess the area in real time and compare with the other side if helpful.
3) Clear outcome
You’ll receive a written report with findings and practical next steps (for you, your GP, physio, or insurer).
Pricing
MSK Ultrasound Scan — £169
Appointment time: ~20 minutes
Includes written report
No injections / procedures (diagnostic scan only)
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Referral & reports
Self-referral welcome (no GP referral needed for most MSK scans)
We support physio/GP/insurance referrals
If ultrasound isn’t the right investigation, we’ll tell you and advise what usually is.
Not sure which MSK scan you need?
Message us with:
1) Where the pain is
2) How long it’s been there
3) What triggered it
…and we’ll recommend the right scan type.
FAQs
How accurate is MSK ultrasound?
It’s excellent for tendons, ligaments, muscles, bursae, and inflammation/fluid. Some deeper joint structures may require MRI — we’ll guide you based on your symptoms.
Do I get a report?
Yes — you’ll receive a clear written report.
Do I need a referral?
Most patients self-refer. If you have a referral, bring it or email it in advance.
What should I wear?
Loose clothing. For shoulder/hip scans, a vest top/shorts helps.
Ultrasound does not replace clinical examination. If you have severe pain, a red-hot swollen joint, fever, sudden neurological symptoms, or concern about fracture, seek urgent medical assessment.
