Elbow and forearm.

Price

(£120)

Total appointment length:

30 minutes.

Common reasons for scan?

  • Pain at the sides of the elbow (tennis or golfer/elbow epicondylitis).

  • Lower biceps tears.

  • Pain at the front and/or back of the elbow.

  • Ulnar nerve compression.

  • Olecranon bursitis.

What areas are examined?

  • Common extensor/flexor tendons.

  • Distal biceps tendon.

  • Brachialis tendon.

  • Triceps tendon.

  • Cubital tunnel/ulnar nerve.

  • Elbow joint.

  • Olecranon fossa.

Preparation?

Access to skin at the front and back of the elbow region is needed, and also to the front of the shoulder. A gown is available for changing into, if required.

Report:

You will be given a printed copy and/or emailed an electronic copy of the ultrasound scan report.

Images from the scan:

Images from the scan can be purchased at the reception desk. Please note: Due to various guidelines stated by the Society of Radiographers (Recording of Images and Clinical Discussions, SOR, 2019), photographs cannot be taken during the examination room at Dragon Ultrasound.

More questions?

Look at the Frequently Asked Questions tab at the top of the page, email us or give us a call on: 01443 224397.