Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injection
An ultrasound-guided injection places treatment exactly where it is needed, into a joint, a bursa or around a tendon, using ultrasound to see the needle throughout. The type of injection is agreed with the clinician when you book.
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From
£495
All-inclusive. Reported by a consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer within 72 hours.
- Radiologists & specialist sonographers
- CQC registered
- GDPR compliant
- Report within 72 hours
What is an Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injection?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no radiation and no injections — to produce real-time images of soft tissues and organs.
Ultrasound is safe, painless, and radiation-free — making it a first-line investigation for many conditions of the joint or tendon.
Is a guided injection right for you?
Common reasons for having a guided injection include:
- Joint, tendon or bursa pain that has not settled with rest, physiotherapy or painkillers
- Tennis elbow, shoulder bursitis, trigger finger, hip bursitis or plantar fasciitis
- Osteoarthritis pain in a joint
- A clinician has recommended a guided injection
What a guided injection can help with
Guided injections are used for:
- Shoulder bursitis and rotator cuff tendon pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Hip and knee bursitis
- Trigger finger and De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Osteoarthritis of a joint
What it cannot do
A guided injection treats symptoms; it does not cure the underlying condition, and the relief it gives varies from weeks to months. Injections are limited in how often they can be repeated in any one area, and are not given into an infected or recently replaced joint. A diagnostic scan may be needed first; if so, the team will advise. Please share the report with your GP or specialist.
What happens on the day
- 1Check in at our clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park at Bluewater. Parking is free.
- 2The clinician confirms the area to be treated and talks you through the injection before anything happens; you can ask questions at any point.
- 3The skin is cleaned and the ultrasound probe is used to guide the needle, so the injection reaches exactly the right spot.
- 4The appointment takes about 45 minutes. The team will explain any aftercare before you leave.
- 5Your written report is uploaded to your secure patient account within 72 hours.
Preparing for your Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Injection
On the day of your scan:
- Eat and take your medication as normal, and tell us if you take blood thinners or have diabetes
- Arrange a lift home if the injection is into a weight-bearing joint
- Bring any scan reports or a referral letter if you have one
Please notify the team if:
- You are pregnant or might be pregnant
- You have any open wounds or skin infections in the scanning area
- You have relevant medical history (diabetes, cardiac, blood thinners)
- You have allergies to latex or ultrasound gel
Your report
All diagnostic scans at MyScanHub are performed and reported by GMC-registered Consultant Radiologists or HCPC-registered Clinical Specialist Sonographers. Your written report is delivered securely to your patient portal within 72 hours.
You can download the report and your images from your patient account to share with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through. How to open and share your results.
Why have a guided injection at MyScanHub?
When you need answers quickly — or when prior imaging has been inconclusive — a private Ultrasound at MyScanHub gives you timely access and specialist reporting without the wait.
Private scan benefits include:
- Fast access — same-day or next-day appointments, no waiting list
- Consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer report within 72 hours
- Fully-private, CQC-registered, GDPR-compliant imaging centre
- Secure online access to your report and images, easy to share with your GP or specialist
Smarter scanning. Proactive health. Peace of mind.
Step 1
Choose
Pick a scan or a programme. No GP referral required.
Step 2
Book
Select a time online — same-day availability most weekdays.
Step 3
Scan
Be seen by specialists at our Dartford, Kent imaging centre.
Step 4
Results
Your written report within 72 hours, in your secure patient account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a scan before the injection?
If the diagnosis is already clear from a recent scan or a specialist's assessment, no. If not, a diagnostic ultrasound is booked first so that the injection goes to the right place; the team will advise when you book.
How long does the relief last?
Relief usually builds over a few days and lasts from several weeks to a few months, depending on the condition and the type of injection. It works best alongside physiotherapy, so the underlying problem is also treated.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, and every scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or a clinical specialist sonographer. You can share the report with your GP afterwards.
When will I get my report?
Your written report, from a GMC-registered consultant radiologist or an HCPC-registered clinical specialist sonographer, is delivered securely to your patient account within 72 hours of your scan, with your images alongside it.
Where is the clinic?
Our imaging centre is at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent (DA9 9ST), in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — free parking, a few minutes from junction 2 of the M25 and the A2. We're open Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm and Sunday 10am–5pm. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
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