The Podiatry and Gait Clinic can now offer ultrasound scans, as part of the diagnostic tools that we use in clinic.
A musculoskeletal ultrasonography is a very powerful diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of a wide array of foot and ankle problems which include:
Pain Reduced Movement Discomfort Inflammation Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fibroma Morton's Neuroma Foreign bodies Soft tissue masses such as ganglia, lipomas Bursitis or capsulitis of the joints
Ligament injuries Tendonitis or tendon tears Heel spurs Tarsal tunnel syndrome Muscular damage (chronic and acute) Joint effusions Vascular pathology Haematomas Classification of a mass e.g. solid, cystic, mixed Some bony pathology such as arthritis.
Please note: we don't offer this as a stand alone service, it is used as part of a diagnostic skillset. You also don't need a G.P. referral to make an appointment either.
