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Knee pain can stop you in your tracks. Whether it is a new injury or a long-standing problem, a knee ultrasound helps identify the cause.
Who it's for
This scan is for anyone whose knee hurts, clicks or feels swollen, or who finds walking, bending or stairs difficult.
What it shows
What to expect
No preparation is needed.
You’ll lie down or sit. A support may be placed under the affected joint. The specialist will apply gel and use a small probe to scan the knee. They may ask you to move the joint during the scan. It usually takes 15 to 20 minutes and is painless.
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.
To investigate knee pain, swelling, clicking, or weakness. It can show soft tissue injuries, fluid, or inflammation that might not appear on an X-ray.
If your knee pain lasts more than a few days, keeps coming back, or stops you from moving properly, it’s time to seek advice.
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.
