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Ultrasound scans helps diagnose pain, stiffness, inflammation or weakness. Ultrasound can detect tendon tears, swelling, and inflammation quickly - often while you move your joint during the scan.

Sometimes further imaging such as MRI is necessary to assess the internal structures of the shoulder. However, our specialists can decide whether further imaging is necessary and can arrange this for you at the time of the appointment.

It’s normal to feel a bit unsure if this is your first abdomen and pelvic ultrasound. But there’s no need to worry- these scans are quick, gentle, and shouldn’t cause pain.

There are two parts to this type of scan: a transabdominal ultrasound and, if needed, a transvaginal ultrasound.

For the transabdominal scan, you’ll lie on your back while one of our trained specialists applies a gel to your lower belly. This gel helps produce clear images by removing any air between the skin and the probe. The specialist will gently move the ultrasound probe over your abdomen to capture images. Most people find this step completely comfortable, but let us know if any area is sore.

After the scan, we’ll wipe off the gel and give you privacy to get dressed.

Our wellness packages use ultrasound to assess your neck, thyroid, lymph nodes in your neck, liver, kidneys, and bladder.

For women, the package also includes an ultrasound assessment of your uterus and ovaries.

For men, the package also includes an ultrasound assessment of your testes.

You’ll sit or lie back. Your clinician will then apply gel to the relevant area and move a probe around image the area.

In the case of muscle, joint and tendon scan we may ask you to move the area to assess the structures dynamically.

For abdomen and pelvis scans we will ask you to empty your bladder at one point to assess that.

The scan usually takes around 20-30 minutes and is pain-free.

In the case of the abdomen & pelvis scans, you will need to fast for 4 hours before the appointment and drink approximately 1 litre of water before arriving to assess your bladder. This includes the wellness packages.

There is no preparation needed for any muscle, joint and tendon scans.

The consultant radiologist can determine during the scan if there is any issue that may be treatable using one of our rapid, in-house procedures. These include steroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections and various other procedures.

You can read more on our procedures pages: Procedures at Lanthorn