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Hand and wrist pain can make writing, typing or gripping uncomfortable. An ultrasound scan is a quick way to assess the tendons, ligaments and nerves.
Who it's for
This scan is for anyone with pain, stiffness, swelling, numbness or weakness in the hand or wrist that has not gone away.
What it shows
What to expect
No preparation is needed.
You’ll usually be seated. A specialist will apply a small amount of gel and gently move a handheld probe over your hand and wrist. It’s painless and takes about 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 you have pain, stiffness, swelling, or weakness in your hand or wrist, a scan can help explain why. It shows soft tissue and joint problems clearly, often before they appear on other scans.
Sometimes further imaging such as MRI is necessary to assess the internal structures of the hand and wrist. Our specialists can help decide whether further imaging is necessary and can arrange this for you at the time of the appointment.
See a doctor if symptoms don’t improve with rest or affect your ability to work or function. Get checked if you’ve had a recent injury or if there’s ongoing dysfunction, pain or numbness.
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.
