London Private Ultrasound offers an elbow ultrasound scan to the male and female patients over 18 years old. Elbow pain and discomfort following sports injuries such as tennis and golf are the most common reason for having an elbow ultrasound diagnostic examination.
In this scan specialist will assess the main musculoskeletal structures in your elbow. Ultrasound is a dynamic, fast, affordable, and very powerful diagnostic modality for evaluation and diagnosis of a wide range of elbow medical conditions, inflammations or injuries.

What Conditions Can This Scan Detect?

Our experienced sonographers utilise high-resolution imaging to evaluate various conditions, including:

Tendonitis (e.g., tennis elbow, golfer's elbow)

Ligament sprains or tears

Olecranon bursitis

Joint effusions or synovitis

Nerve entrapments (e.g., ulnar nerve, radial nerve)

Muscle or tendon tears

Post-traumatic injuries or overuse syndromes

Arthritis, Ganglion cysts, Soft tissue masses

This scan is particularly beneficial for assessing soft tissue abnormalities that may not be visible on X-rays.

Who Should Consider This Scan?

You may benefit from an elbow ultrasound if you experience:

Persistent elbow pain or discomfort

Swelling or visible lumps around the elbow

Restricted movement or stiffness

Numbness or tingling in the forearm or hand

History of elbow injuries or overuse from sports or occupational activities

Early diagnosis can facilitate timely intervention and improve outcomes.

Ultrasound for tennis elbow

We are very frequently asked if ultrasound can detect tennis elbow and the merits of ultrasound for tennis elbow, the fact is that it is actually one of the most frequent reasons for this type of scan along with golfers elbow. The two are resultant from inflammation of the elbow joint, tennis elbow causing this to the outer side of the elbow and golfer’s to the inner part of the elbow joint. Ultrasound is a valuable tool to provide advanced imagery of the area, it can detect causes of inflammation and also any instances of cysts, growths or other abnormalities. We can also offer tennis elbow treatments for the pain and our reports from the ultrasound scan will allow you to take these further treatment steps as required.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Duration: Approximately 20–30 minutes

Procedure: A water-based gel is applied to your elbow, and a handheld probe (transducer) is moved over the area to capture real-time images

Comfort: The procedure is painless, with no exposure to radiation

Results: A detailed, consultant-reviewed report is typically available within 24 hours

Why Choose London Private Ultrasound?

Expertise: Our team comprises highly skilled musculoskeletal sonographers with extensive experience

Convenience: Located in Central London, just a short walk from Bond Street station

Accessibility: Open 7 days a week, with same-day and evening appointments often available

No Referral Needed: You can self-refer without needing a GP or specialist referral

Please add your requested screening ultrasound, blood test, or health check-up while you are booking your ultrasound scan appointment.