London Private Ultrasound offers expert foot ultrasound scans to male and female patients over the age of 18. Foot pain and discomfort following sports injuries are among the most common reasons for requesting this diagnostic examination. It’s a dynamic, fast, affordable, and highly effective scan for diagnosing a wide range of conditions including inflammation, degeneration, or injury.

This ultrasound is performed by experienced musculoskeletal sonographers who assess the main soft tissue structures of the foot and ankle—including tendons, ligaments, and joints—in real time. of tendons, ligaments, nerves, and soft tissues, allowing us to assess structural integrity and pinpoint the exact origin of symptoms.

What Can a Foot Ultrasound Detect?

• Plantar fasciitis or plantar plate tears

• Morton’s neuroma

• Tendonitis or tendinopathy (e.g., tibialis posterior, peroneal tendons)

• Ligament injuries or sprains

• Bursitis or localised inflammation

• Soft tissue cysts, ganglions or fibromas

• Post-traumatic swelling or scarring

• Foreign body localisation

• Inflammatory arthritis-related changes

Ultrasound is especially effective in differentiating between fluid-filled and solid masses, detecting inflammation, and assessing changes during motion.

Suitable For Patients With:

• Localised or persistent foot pain

• Lumps, swelling, or changes in tissue texture

• Numbness or nerve irritation in the foot

• Post-surgical or post-traumatic follow-up

• Suspected neuroma, plantar fasciitis, or bursitis.

What to Expect During the Scan

• Duration: 20–30 minutes

• Comfort: Non-invasive and painless

• Technology: High-resolution imaging using real-time dynamic assessment

• Report: Consultant-reviewed findings typically within 24 hours

Why Choose London Private Ultrasound?

• Led by experienced MSK sonographers and imaging consultants

• Convenient Central London clinic, moments from Bond Street

• Same-day and weekend bookings available

• No GP referral required

General Knowledge: Why Use Ultrasound for the Foot?

Ultrasound is one of the most effective imaging tools for assessing soft tissue structures of the foot, including tendons, ligaments, nerves, and bursae. Unlike X-rays, which primarily show bone, ultrasound excels at visualising inflammation, fluid build-up, neuromas, and soft tissue injuries in real time.

It is especially useful for diagnosing dynamic conditions- such as tendon impingement or plantar fascia strain - as it allows the sonographer to observe structures during movement and under pressure. Ultrasound also plays a key role in monitoring recovery from injuries or post-surgical changes, and is completely radiation-free, making it ideal for repeat use.

Book Your Foot Ultrasound Today

Don’t let foot pain go undiagnosed. Schedule your private foot scan today for fast, clear results.