Sports Injury Diagnosis Scan

Muscle, Tendon & Ligament Injury Diagnosis

An Ultrasound scan is excellent at diagnosing many different sports-related injuries. It is a quick and dynamic test that can be done at the pitch side or clinic.

Sports-related problems can be acute/sudden or chronic due to overuse or prolonged stress and loading.

Our doctors work closely with athletes of all levels to get an accurate diagnosis and help their path to recovery.

What injuries are ultrasound good for?

• Muscle tears or rupture
• Tendon related injuries
• Ligament injuries

Common injuries diagnosed

• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Rotator cuff tears
• Pectoralis major tear
• Biceps tendon injury (proximal or distal)
• Triceps injury
• Hand tendon injury
• Thumb ligament injury (UCL Tear)
• Psoas tendon
• Hamstring injury
• Quadriceps tear
• IT band injury
• Patella tendon injury
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Ankle tendon or ligament injury
• Plantar plate injury

Your Scan Includes

• Ultrasound with the Consultant Doctor
• Explanation of your scan results
• Consultant Written Report
• High-Resolution Digital Scan Images
• Any onward referral if needed

What does the scan involve?

The doctor will use the ultrasound probe with a water-based jelly to examine the injury. The scan will produce images that the doctor will interpret and use to give a diagnosis. The procedure is not painful.

Due to COVID working practices, you can bring one person to accompany you in the scanning room.

There will also be a qualified chaperone present in the scan room along with the doctor.

How do I prepare?

Please dress appropriately to allow for easy access to the body part/joint being examined with ultrasound.