Musculoskeletal (MSK) Knee Ultrasound Scan

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Knee Ultrasound Scan

MUMS Radiographer – Mr Adrian Burman offers MSK Knee Ultrasound Scans to patients aged 16 and over.

An MSK knee scan will assess the major and some minor tendons, ligaments and nerves around the knee, whether it be related to pain and/or reduced movement from sports injuries, old age or general health conditions such as rheumatology and arthritis.  

Knee USS sound waves produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, bone and soft tissues of the Knee. The radiographer can diagnose abnormalities of the muscles, for example, tears and soft tissue masses. Foreign bodies can be seen as can bleeding, infection and some types of fluid collection. Ultrasound can diagnose benign and malignant soft tissue tumours. Arthritis can be seen on knee ultrasound. Ultrasound of the knee is very helpful and superior to other knee imaging to visualise the patella and quadriceps tendons, knee bursae, anterior and posterior tendinous structures and joint lines and capsular recesses.

MUMS use ultrasound for guided knee injections. MUMS Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Akash Sharma, offers pain killing knee injections and surgery.

There is no need for a referral – you can self-refer for peace of mind. 

There is no preparation for a MSK Knee Ultrasound Scan.

Gel is used to glide the transducer for images and measurements of the Knee area by the Radiographer.

You will be given a detailed report that you can give to your referring clinician and a copy will be in your MUMS electronic medical record should you wish to consult with any of MUMS Private GPs for onward referral.

There are no waiting times at MUMS. 

You can call us on 0121 704 2669 to book or you can make an enquiry on our website. You can even book and pay online.

MUMS has been offering ultrasound for two decades – offering affordable ultrasound for rapid diagnosis using the most experienced clinicians.