Private Hand Ultrasound Scan - Two Limbs
High-resolution soft tissue imaging for hand pain, swelling, injury, and inflammation
At London Private Ultrasound, we offer targeted Hand Ultrasound Scans (two limbs) to accurately assess pain, swelling, trauma, or joint dysfunction in the hand. Using state-of-the-art high-frequency ultrasound equipment, this scan provides real-time imaging of the tendons, ligaments, joints, and soft tissue structures of the hand.
Performed by experienced musculoskeletal sonographers, the scan is fast, non-invasive, and ideal for patients seeking early diagnosis, second opinions, or monitoring of chronic hand conditions.
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About our Hand Ultrasound Scan – Two Limbs
At London Private Ultrasound, we offer high-resolution hand ultrasound scans for male and female patients aged 18 and over. These scans are most commonly used to investigate hand pain, swelling, or limited movement, particularly following sports injuries, repetitive strain, or arthritic conditions.
During the scan, a specialist musculoskeletal sonographer will assess the key soft tissue structures of the hand, including tendons, ligaments, joints, bursae, and surrounding tissues.
Ultrasound is a dynamic, real-time imaging technique that is fast, safe, and highly effective in evaluating a wide range of hand injuries, inflammation, and musculoskeletal disorders. It allows for motion-based assessment, making it particularly valuable in diagnosing tendon pathology, joint effusion, soft tissue masses, and inflammatory conditions with precision and immediacy.
What the Hand Ultrasound Scan Covers:
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Tendons – including flexor and extensor tendons for signs of tears, inflammation, tendinitis, or tenosynovitis
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Ligaments – assessing for partial or complete ligament injuries
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Small joints – metacarpophalangeal (MCP), interphalangeal (PIP, DIP), and carpal joints
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Joint capsule and synovial fluid – for joint effusion or inflammation
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Soft tissues – cysts, masses, foreign bodies, or trauma-related swelling
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Bursae – to detect fluid accumulation and bursitis
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Nerves (limited visualisation) – including indirect assessment for nerve entrapment (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome in some cases)
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Bone surface – for cortical irregularities, stress fractures, or erosions in arthritis
Conditions We Commonly Detect:
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Hand pain or swelling
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Tendon injuries (tears, ruptures, tendinitis, tenosynovitis)
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Ligament sprains or tears
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Joint effusion or synovitis
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Rheumatoid or osteoarthritis
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Ganglion cysts and other soft tissue masses
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Trigger finger
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Post-traumatic swelling or deformity
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Suspected foreign bodies (glass, metal, splinters)
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Early changes in inflammatory joint disease
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Monitoring disease progression or treatment response
Why Choose London Private Ultrasound?
✅ Performed by expert MSK sonographers with hospital-grade experience
✅ Same-day appointments available – no referral required
✅ Advanced ultrasound equipment for high-resolution soft tissue detail
✅ Consultant-approved reports delivered within 24 hours
✅ Located in Central London, moments from Bond Street station
What to Expect:
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20–30 minute scan focused on both hands
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Conducted in a calm, professional clinical setting
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Immediate verbal summary with full written report emailed the same or next day
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Option to combine with wrist scan, injections, or additional joint imaging if needed
Price: £250
Includes consultation, scan of one hand, and diagnostic report.
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Don't ignore hand pain, stiffness, or swelling — these could signal underlying conditions that require early intervention. Book your Hand Ultrasound Scan (Two Limbs) today for fast answers and peace of mind.
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Synovitis, Inflammatory arthritis other Rheumatology diseases
- Bony pathologies, bony erosions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, Nerve entrapment or injuries
- Classification of a masses; solid, cystic, or mixed, with or without vascularity
- De Quervain tenosynovitis
- Foreign bodies
- Ganglion cysts, Lipomas, Soft tissue masses
- Hand pain or discomfort
- Hand extensor or flexor tendons pathologies
- Joint effusion, Abnormal fluid collection or swelling in the joint
- Ligament injuries
- Mid-carpal joints evaluation
- Muscle damages and injuries (Acute or chronic)
- Post-surgical complications, e.g. abscess, oedema, or haematomas
- Pre or post-surgery evaluation for abscess, oedema, or collection
- Reduced Movement
- Soft tissue masses such as lipomas and epidermoid cysts
- Synovial thickening or Joint effusion
- Tendinitis or tendon tear (Partial or full-thickness tendon tear)
- Tendinopathy, tenosynovitis, torn ligaments, ruptured tendon
- Tendon tear or rupture, Ligament Injuries, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Torn ligaments or tendons, Cartilage abnormality
- Tumors and cancers
- Vascular pathologies
- Evaluate Joint spaces, bones and bursas, Tendons and Muscles, Ligaments, vessels, and Nerve abnormalities in your hand such as; Finger flexors and extensors, Tendon sheaths, Pulleys, Palmar fascia and Collateral ligaments.
- Take your relevant medical history
- Provide up to 10 minutes consultation
- Explain all findings during and after your ultrasound scan
- Write an official scan report after or within 24 hrs, with appropriate images included in the report
- Recommend a follow-up ultrasound scan if necessary
- Offer GP or specialist referral and a Blood Test if needed
- Also recommend Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection, Hyaluronic Acid Injection, or Cortisone (Steroid) injections if they are necessary.
- Abnormal fluid or inflammation in small joints in the hand
- Arthritis or other inflammatory diseases
- Bony erosion
- Calcification or injury within the muscles, tendons or joints
- Cartilage abnormality
- De Quervain tenosynovitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Joint space abnormalities or irregularities
- Nerve injuries, entrapment, or dislocation
- Synovial thickening or Joint effusion
- Tendon injuries; rupture, tear
- Tendonitis (swelling of the tendon)
- Torn ligament or tendon