Hand & Wrist
Hand and wrist pain can make everyday tasks feel impossible.
Even simple movements like writing, typing, or gripping objects may become uncomfortable or painful. When pain or swelling doesn’t go away, it’s important to find out what’s wrong. An ultrasound scan is a quick, safe way to assess soft tissues like tendons, ligaments, and nerves in your hand and wrist.
One side - £300 | Both side - £450 (£50 deposit)
It helps detect inflammation, injury, or signs of conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. Our doctors use real-time ultrasound to guide diagnosis and next steps.
During your scan, they can check for:
- Tendon tears or inflammation (tenosynovitis)
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ligament injuries
- Joint fluid or inflammation (effusion and synovitis)
- Ganglion cysts
- Signs of arthritis (osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis)
- Soft tissue masses or lumps
- Nerve entrapment
- Post-injury or post-surgical complications
Related Procedures
Steroid injection for arthritis or tendonitis - £450
Arthritis or tendinitis in the hand and wrist can cause pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. A steroid injection targets the inflamed area to reduce symptoms and improve function, helping you return to your daily activities.
Carpal tunnel treatment - £450
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, leading to numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand. A steroid injection into the carpal tunnel can reduce inflammation and nerve pressure, easing symptoms.
Trigger finger treatment - £450
Trigger finger occurs when inflammation narrows the sheath around a tendon in the finger, causing pain, stiffness, or locking. A steroid injection can reduce inflammation and restore smooth movement, helping you return to everyday activities.
Ganglion cyst aspiration - £450
Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled lumps that commonly develop near joints or tendons, often linked to repetitive movements. A guided aspiration can safely drain the cyst, relieving discomfort and improving mobility.
FAQs
Why have a hand and wrist scan?
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.
What symptoms are related to hand and wrist issues?
● Pain with gripping or movement
● Swelling around joints or tendons
● Tingling or numbness in fingers
● Weak grip
● Visible lumps or bumps
● Pain that worsens with use
● Clicking or locking of fingers
When should I see a doctor?
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.
What happens during the scan?
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.
Are there any risks of a hand and wrist scan?
There are no known risks. Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation. It’s safe, non-invasive, and side-effect free.
What we do
- Consultant led ultrasound imaging
- Comfortable, informative sessions to give clarity on your health concerns
- Referrals, advice and suggested treatment plans if anything needs to be taken further
Our musculoskeletal consultants
Unsure what support you need?
Book a consultation with a musculoskeletal consultant for £50 to discuss your problems, and if there is an imaging or procedure the consultation fee can be put towards the cost.
