Private Hand and Finger Ultrasound Scan

The tendons, ligaments and joints in the hand lie close to the skin, which makes ultrasound very good at showing them. A scan can find the cause of a painful, swollen or locked finger, or of a lump in the hand.

Common reasons for this scan:

• Osteo & Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Thumb ligament injuries (such as skier's or gamekeeper's thumb)

• Lumps in the palm or fingers, including ganglion cysts

• Tendon injuries after a cut or a sporting injury

• Painful finger joints and swelling

• Suspected foreign body in the soft tissues

How to prepare:

No preparation is needed. Please remove watches and rings if possible.

What happens during the scan:

The scan usually takes around 20 minutes. Gel is applied to the hand & fingers and the sonographer examines each area, often asking you to move your fingers so that the tendons can be seen gliding. A written report follows.

Price & Booking:

Single area scans start from £110 at our Lincoln and Nottingham clinics & £130 at our Cheltenham and Stratford Upon Avon clinics. Two areas are £199. Book online and choose the clinic and time that suit you, or call 07907 594411 if you would like to talk to us first.