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Private Calf Ultrasound Scan
A private calf ultrasound scan at London Private Ultrasound costs £199 for one leg and £299 for both legs — all fees inclusive. No GP referral required. Same-day results. The scan assesses calf muscle tears, tennis leg, plantaris rupture, Baker’s cyst rupture, muscle herniation, soft tissue masses, and all calf soft tissue conditions.
Not sure which calf scan you need? This page covers a calf muscle and soft tissue scan for pain, lumps and muscle tears. If you have calf swelling, redness or heat — especially after surgery, a long flight or immobility — you may need a DVT Doppler scan instead.
Quick, safe, and pain-free private Calf Ultrasound to assess lumps, masses, muscles, pain and range of movement. Scans are performed by specialist MSK clinicians with same-day verbal results and a written report within 24 hours.
- Same-Day Results
- No GP Referral
- CQC Registered
- One Leg £199
- Both Legs £299
- 7 Days a Week
Private Calf Ultrasound Scan London
Fast diagnosis for calf pain, lumps and muscle injury
A private calf ultrasound provides a real-time assessment of the posterior lower leg, including gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris, fascia, haematoma, Baker’s cyst rupture and soft tissue lumps.
- Useful after sudden sports-related calf pain or a push-off injury
- Assesses tennis leg and gastrosoleal junction tears
- Checks calf lumps, soft tissue masses and muscle herniation
- Helps distinguish muscle injury from conditions requiring other scans
Calf Ultrasound
Your Ultrasound Checks For
A comprehensive assessment of your calf muscles, tendons, fascia and soft tissues — including dynamic assessment during muscle contraction where clinically indicated. No radiation. Available at Central London and St Albans.
- Gastrocnemius muscle — medial head
- Gastrocnemius muscle — lateral head
- Soleus muscle
- Gastrosoleal aponeurosis
- Plantaris muscle and tendon
- Posterior crural fascia
- Baker’s cyst and popliteal region
- Haematoma and fluid collections
- Muscle herniation
- Lumps, masses and tumours
- Soft tissue calcification
- Calf pain and range of movement
All scans are performed by an HCPC-registered MSK consultant clinician. Dynamic assessment during muscle contraction is included where clinically indicated.
Book Your Calf Scan£199
One leg, all inclusive
Both legs: £299
Common Conditions Assessed
What causes calf pain — and what ultrasound can find
Calf pain can result from acute sports injury, repetitive overuse, muscle tear, Baker’s cyst rupture, fascial defect or a soft tissue lump. Ultrasound helps identify the likely structural cause in real time.
Muscle and tendon injuries
- Gastrocnemius muscle tear — tennis legSudden posterior calf pain during sprinting, tennis, football, running or pushing off. Ultrasound assesses the gastrosoleal junction and identifies fluid or haematoma.
- Soleus muscle strainDeep calf pain, often in runners, which can be difficult to diagnose clinically. Ultrasound checks the deeper calf muscle and degree of fibre disruption.
- Plantaris ruptureCan mimic gastrocnemius tear or DVT. Ultrasound assesses the plantaris region and associated fluid tracking.
- Haematoma and organised collectionsPost-traumatic collections can be measured and monitored, and ultrasound can help guide whether further imaging is needed.
Masses, cysts and structural causes
- Baker’s cyst ruptureFluid from behind the knee can track into the calf and mimic a muscle tear or DVT.
- Soft tissue massesCalf lumps may be cystic, fatty, vascular or solid. Ultrasound assesses size, depth and vascularity.
- Muscle herniationA fascial defect may cause a lump that appears during exercise and disappears at rest. Dynamic ultrasound can demonstrate this directly.
- Accessory muscles and variantsUltrasound can identify normal anatomical variants that present as calf swelling or a palpable lump.
Calf MSK Scan vs DVT Doppler Scan: Which Do You Need?
A calf muscle scan and a DVT Doppler scan are different investigations. The calf MSK scan checks muscles and soft tissues. A DVT Doppler scan checks the deep veins for blood clots.
Book Urgent DVT Scan →Calf MSK Ultrasound
For sports injury, calf muscle tear, lump, muscle herniation, Baker’s cyst rupture or unexplained soft tissue pain.
DVT Doppler Scan
For calf swelling, redness, warmth or pain after immobility, surgery, hospital stay or long flight. This should be assessed urgently.
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What’s Included in Your Private Calf Ultrasound Scan
A complete calf assessment with dynamic imaging — same-day results, written report and specialist guidance, all in one inclusive fee.
No Referral Required
You can self-refer directly online or by phone without waiting for a GP referral.
Same-Day Results
Your clinician explains the key findings during and immediately after the examination.
Full Digital Report
A clear written report is emailed securely, usually the same day or within 24 hours.
High-Resolution Images
Relevant ultrasound images can be shared with your GP, physiotherapist, sports physician or orthopaedic specialist.
Injury Grading Advice
For muscle tears, your specialist can describe severity and provide practical advice about next steps and return-to-activity planning.
Common Questions
Private Calf Ultrasound Scan FAQs
Everything you need to know about your private calf ultrasound at London Private Ultrasound.
What is a calf ultrasound?
A calf ultrasound scan assesses the muscles, tendons, fascia and soft tissues of the posterior lower leg. It is useful for calf pain, suspected muscle tear, tennis leg, Baker’s cyst rupture, muscle herniation and calf lumps.
How much does a private calf ultrasound cost?
One leg costs £199 and both legs cost £299. The price includes same-day verbal results and a written report within 24 hours.
Is a calf ultrasound the same as a DVT scan?
No. A calf MSK ultrasound assesses muscles and soft tissues. A DVT Doppler scan assesses the deep veins for blood clots. If you have swelling, redness and warmth, please consider a DVT scan or call us for advice.
Can ultrasound diagnose tennis leg?
Yes. Ultrasound can identify the typical fluid or haematoma between the medial gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and can help grade the injury.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly online or call 020 7101 3377.
Should I scan one leg or both legs?
One leg is suitable for one-sided symptoms. Both legs can be helpful for bilateral symptoms, sports symmetry assessment or comparison with the unaffected side.
Accreditations & Registrations
Registered & Regulated
Our team are fully registered and regulated for practice in the United Kingdom.
- Care Quality Commission
- General Medical Council
- HCPC Registered
- Royal College of Radiologists
- Society of Radiographers
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
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Use the secure booking calendar to choose your preferred clinic, date and time. For urgent or same-day availability, call 020 7101 3377 directly. Need a DVT scan? Book your DVT Doppler scan here.
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