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Elbow pain, stiffness or swelling can make everyday movement frustrating. An ultrasound gives a clear picture of the soft tissues around the joint.
Who it's for
This scan is for anyone whose elbow hurts, feels swollen or is not moving as it should, including long-standing pain and pain after injury.
What it shows
What to expect
No preparation is needed.
You’ll sit or lie down with your arm supported. A clear gel is applied to your skin. The specialist moves a small handheld probe over the elbow to capture images. It’s painless and takes around 15 minutes.
You can return to your day straight afterwards. Your consultant explains what they have seen before you leave.
Who reads your scan
Your report
Your consultant talks you through what the scan shows while you are still in the room.
A written report follows, usually within 24 hours. If anything needs a closer look, we can arrange MRI, CT, blood tests or a specialist referral.
Book an initial consultation with one of our consultants for £50. If you go on to have imaging or a procedure, the fee is put towards its cost.
If your elbow hurts, feels swollen, or isn’t moving as it should, an ultrasound can help. It gives a clear view of soft tissue problems and helps guide treatment. It’s also helpful for long-standing elbow pain or after injury.
Sometimes further imaging such as MRI is necessary to assess the internal structures of the elbow. Our specialists can decide whether further imaging is necessary and can arrange this for you at the time of the appointment.
Get medical advice if the pain doesn’t improve, affects your daily tasks, or gets worse. Also speak to a doctor if you notice a lump, your range of motion is reduced, or the joint feels unstable.
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, and has no known side effects. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved gently over the area. You can return to your day straight afterwards.
Tell us what you would like looked at and we will come back to you with times. You do not need a referral.
