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Shoulder pain can stop you reaching, lifting or sleeping comfortably. An ultrasound scan is a non-invasive way to find out why.
Who it's for
Shoulder pain may come from the tendons, the joint or the bursa. Sometimes it follows an injury; sometimes it builds slowly. This scan is for anyone with pain, stiffness or weakness that has not settled.
What it shows
What to expect
No preparation is needed.
You’ll sit or lie back. We apply gel and move a probe around your shoulder. We may ask you to move your arm to assess the structures dynamically. The scan takes around 15 to 20 minutes and is pain-free.
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.
It helps diagnose shoulder pain, stiffness, or weakness. Ultrasound can detect tendon tears, swelling, and inflammation quickly, often while you move your arm 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.
If your shoulder pain doesn’t improve within a few days, or if it affects daily tasks like dressing, lifting, or sleeping, it’s time to get checked.
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.
