Point-of-Care Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Loughton
If you are living with joint, tendon or soft tissue pain, understanding what is causing your symptoms is the first step towards effective treatment. At our Loughton clinic, we use point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound as part of a specialist assessment, scanning the affected area in real time so your clinician can see how the tissues are moving and where the problem is likely to lie.
Point-of-care ultrasound is performed at the same appointment as your clinical assessment. It is used to support and guide your treatment planning rather than as a standalone imaging service, which means the scan findings are always interpreted alongside a full hands-on examination by an experienced musculoskeletal specialist.
About Point-of-Care Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed, moving images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nearby soft tissues. Because the images are captured in real time, your clinician can assess the area while you move, which is something a static scan cannot show.
The scan is quick, painless and does not involve any radiation. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved gently over the area being examined.
Conditions We Treat with Point-of-Care Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
This service also helps with a wide range of other conditions affecting the shoulder, hip and groin, knee, foot and ankle, hand and wrist and elbow. It is also used for sports and soft tissue injuries and arthritis and persistent pain.
You can browse our full list of conditions to see everything we treat.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your appointment begins with a detailed conversation about your symptoms and medical history, followed by a hands-on examination of the affected area.
Your clinician then carries out the ultrasound scan, explaining what they can see as they go. Where appropriate, the findings help shape a clear treatment plan, which may include ultrasound-guided injection, rehabilitation advice or onward referral.
You will leave with a clear understanding of what is happening and what the recommended next steps are.
Our Clinical Standards
Pricing
The point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound assessment is £160.
We are a self-pay clinic. We do not currently accept private medical insurance.
Meet the Clinicians Providing This Service
Why Patients Choose The London Ultrasound Clinic
- Specialist musculoskeletal ultrasound and injection care led by clinicians with advanced expertise in joint, tendon, muscle and sports injury conditions.
- Rapid access appointments, often available within days, helping you avoid prolonged NHS waiting times.
- One-stop consultations that combine clinical assessment, point-of-care ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injection where appropriate.
- Evidence-based care delivered with transparent, competitive pricing.
- Personalised treatment plans focused on reducing pain, improving function and supporting your return to work, sport and daily activity.
Related Services and Where to Find Us
Available at Our Three Clinics
Finding Our Loughton Clinic
By car
The Loughton clinic sits in central Loughton and is easily reached from Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Chingford, Epping and Woodford. It is well connected via the M11, with onward access to the M25 and the A406 (North Circular), giving straightforward travel from across Essex and East London.
Parking
Public parking is available nearby, including at Sainsbury's on Old Station Road.
By Underground
The clinic is a few minutes' walk from Loughton Underground Station on the Central Line, with direct access from Epping, Stratford, Liverpool Street and central London. From the station, walk along Old Station Road towards Caxton House.
By bus
Several local bus routes serve Loughton town centre, with convenient stops at Loughton Station and Sainsbury's on Old Station Road, both a short walk from the clinic.
Book Your Appointment
Appointments are easy to book online or over the phone at a time that suits you, and referrals from other healthcare professionals are welcome.
Call us on 0208 432 8865 or email info@thelondonultrasoundclinic.co.uk. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00.