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Pain, swelling or stiffness in the foot or ankle affects more than how you walk. An ultrasound scan is a pain-free way to find out what is wrong.
Who it's for
This scan is for anyone whose foot or ankle hurts, feels swollen or is not working as it should, including after an injury.
What it shows
What to expect
No preparation is needed.
You’ll be asked to lie or sit comfortably. The specialist applies gel to your skin and uses a small handheld probe to check your foot or ankle. It takes around 15 minutes and shouldn’t cause any pain.
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 foot or ankle hurts, feels swollen, or isn’t working like it should, an ultrasound can help. It shows what’s going on inside, clearly and quickly. It’s also useful after an injury or if pain doesn’t go away.
Sometimes further imaging such as MRI is necessary to assess the internal structures of the foot and ankle. However, do not worry, our specialists can decide whether further imaging is necessary and can arrange this for you at the time of the appointment.
If pain or swelling lasts longer than a few days or keeps coming back, get it checked. You should also see a doctor if you can’t walk properly, if symptoms get worse, or if you feel something is not right.
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.
