Diagnostic and Treatment Plan
Combine Your Diagnostic Ultrasound Scan with a Specialist Orthopaedic Consultation
If you are experiencing joint pain, swelling, sports injuries, muscle tears, nerve entrapment, bursitis, arthritis, gout, or other musculoskeletal conditions, our private muscle and joint injury clinic provides fast, accurate diagnosis and expert care.
By combining a high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound scan with an orthopaedic consultation, you receive a complete assessment of your joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. This integrated approach allows our specialist to confirm your diagnosis, explain your results clearly, and create a personalised treatment and recovery plan without delays.
About Our Muscle & Joint Injury Clinic
London Private Ultrasound offers a comprehensive Muscle & Joint Injury Assessment for adults aged 18 and over. This specialist assessment evaluates the health of joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues, helping identify the underlying cause of pain, stiffness, swelling, weakness, or reduced mobility.
Our assessment combines expert clinical evaluation with high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, delivering a detailed, real-time view of the musculoskeletal system. The scan is radiation-free, non-invasive, and requires no recovery time, making it a safe and effective diagnostic solution.
This service is ideal for early diagnosis, injury evaluation, and preventative screening, particularly for physically active individuals or patients with persistent musculoskeletal symptoms.
What Does a Muscle & Joint Injury Assessment Evaluate?
- Muscle strains, tears, and overuse injuries
- Tendinopathy or tendon tears
- Ligament sprains, instability, or damage
- Joint effusion and synovitis
- Bursitis and soft tissue inflammation
- Early signs of arthritis or joint degeneration
- Sports-related and exercise-induced injuries
- Post-injury or post-surgical complications
Using real-time dynamic ultrasound, affected structures can be assessed during movement, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy compared to static imaging.
Ideal for Patients Experiencing:
- Ongoing joint or muscle pain
- Swelling, stiffness, or reduced range of motion
- Sports or exercise-related injuries
- Recurrent or unexplained musculoskeletal symptoms
- Need for preventative screening or baseline assessment
- Previous injuries requiring follow-up or monitoring
What to Expect During Your Assessment
- Appointment duration: Approximately 30–45 minutes
- Procedure: Clinical discussion followed by targeted ultrasound scanning
- Safety: Non-invasive, pain-free, and radiation-free
- Reporting: Consultant-reviewed report typically within 24 hours
Why Choose London Private Ultrasound?
- Trusted by leading physiotherapists, GPs, and consultants
- Same-day and weekend appointments available
- Central London location, minutes from Bond Street
- Advanced ultrasound technology with expert interpretation
- No GP referral required
Why Choose our Musculoskeletal Assessment?
Musculoskeletal conditions are a leading cause of chronic pain and reduced quality of life. Early assessment enables accurate diagnosis, targeted treatment, and faster recovery.
Ultrasound imaging is ideal for musculoskeletal health checks as it provides detailed visualisation of soft tissues in real time, unlike X-rays which primarily assess bone. It allows dynamic assessment, involves no radiation, and can be safely repeated to monitor healing or treatment progress.
A musculoskeletal assessment check is particularly beneficial for active individuals, athletes, professionals with physical demands, and anyone seeking clarity and confidence about their muscle and joint health.
Frequently Asked Questions – Muscle & Joint Injury Assessment
A Musculoskeletal Health Check is a comprehensive diagnostic assessment that combines expert clinical insight with high-resolution ultrasound imaging. It evaluates muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and surrounding soft tissues to help identify the cause of pain, stiffness, weakness, or reduced mobility.
This assessment is suitable for adults experiencing ongoing joint or muscle pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced range of motion, sports-related injuries, recurrent symptoms, or for those seeking baseline screening of their musculoskeletal health.
No. You can self-refer and book this health check directly without the need for a GP referral.
The ultrasound scan can help detect a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Muscle strains, tears, or overuse injuries
- Tendinopathy and tendon tears
- Ligament sprains or joint instability
- Joint effusion or synovitis
- Bursitis and soft tissue inflammation
- Early signs of arthritis or joint degeneration
- Post-injury or post-surgical complications
No. The ultrasound scan is non-invasive and painless. You may feel mild pressure from the transducer, but discomfort is uncommon.
The appointment typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, including clinical discussion and ultrasound assessment.
No specific preparation is required. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being assessed.
You will usually receive immediate verbal feedback following the scan, with a full consultant-reviewed report typically provided within 24 hours.
Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation, making it a safe and repeatable imaging technique.
Yes. The detailed ultrasound images and clinical assessment can help guide treatment decisions, rehabilitation planning, or referral to appropriate specialists if required.
Depending on your symptoms, any accessible muscle, tendon, or joint can be assessed, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle, using dynamic real-time imaging.
Yes. Ultrasound can identify early inflammatory changes, synovitis, and soft-tissue markers that may suggest early arthritis or joint degeneration.