Private Hip Ultrasound Scan
High-resolution ultrasound for hip or groin pain, lateral hip pain, gluteal tendon problems, bursitis, iliopsoas-related symptoms, snapping hip and other superficial soft-tissue concerns.
Clinics in Tunbridge Wells, Orpington and Canary Wharf
Choose the clinic most convenient for you and book one hip or both hips.
Tunbridge Wells
Focused hip ultrasound with dynamic assessment where clinically useful.
36 Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN1 1LU
Orpington
Private hip ultrasound with same-day reporting.
Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre
19 Homefield Rise
Orpington, BR6 0FE
Canary Wharf
Private hip ultrasound in Canary Wharf with same-day reporting.
30 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf Estate
London, E14 5HX
Detailed assessment of the superficial hip and peri-articular soft tissues
Hip ultrasound is useful for assessing several superficial structures around the hip, including the gluteal tendons, greater trochanteric region, iliopsoas tendon and bursa, visible joint effusion and focal soft-tissue abnormalities.
It is particularly useful for lateral hip pain, suspected gluteal tendinopathy, bursitis, snapping hip symptoms and selected groin-region soft-tissue problems.
Dynamic ultrasound may be used when symptoms occur during hip movement.
Structures assessed during a hip ultrasound
The examination is tailored to the location of your pain and the clinical question.
Gluteal tendons
Assessment of the gluteus medius and minimus tendon regions for tendinopathy, tears and insertional change where visible.
Greater trochanteric region
Assessment of the lateral hip soft tissues, including bursal distension and changes associated with greater trochanteric pain.
Iliopsoas tendon & bursa
Assessment of the anterior hip for iliopsoas tendon abnormalities, bursal fluid and selected snapping-hip symptoms.
Hip joint effusion
Visible anterior joint fluid or synovial thickening can be documented where present.
Muscle & tendon injury
Targeted assessment of superficial muscle or tendon injury around the hip and proximal thigh where appropriate.
Soft-tissue lumps & swelling
Focused assessment of palpable lumps, localised swelling and superficial fluid collections.
Common reasons for hip ultrasound
Lateral hip pain
Pain over the greater trochanter where gluteal tendon or bursal pathology is suspected.
Groin-region pain
Selected anterior hip or groin symptoms where a superficial tendon, bursa or joint-region cause is suspected.
Snapping hip symptoms
Clicking or snapping symptoms that may benefit from dynamic assessment of the iliopsoas region.
Suspected bursitis
Focal tenderness or swelling where a bursal abnormality is suspected.
Sports or overuse injury
Persistent pain after exercise, running or repetitive activity involving the hip and proximal thigh.
Soft-tissue lump or swelling
A palpable superficial lump or focal swelling around the hip requiring targeted ultrasound assessment.
Ultrasound is excellent for many superficial hip structures
Deep joint, bone and labral conditions may require X-ray, MRI or specialist assessment.
Best for superficial soft tissues
Ultrasound is well suited to gluteal tendons, bursae, iliopsoas structures, visible joint fluid and superficial lumps.
Useful dynamic assessment
Movement can help evaluate selected snapping-hip symptoms and tendon behaviour in real time.
Other imaging may be needed
Deep intra-articular pathology, labral injury, bone abnormalities and osteoarthritis are often better assessed with X-ray or MRI.
What happens during your hip ultrasound?
Clinical history
We review the location of pain, duration, injury history, activity-related symptoms and previous imaging.
Focused ultrasound
The relevant anterior, lateral or posterior superficial structures are assessed in multiple planes.
Dynamic assessment
You may be asked to move the hip or leg so selected tendons and symptomatic structures can be assessed during movement.
Results & report
The main findings are explained and a formal written report is provided the same day.
No special preparation is required
Wear loose clothing
Clothing that allows easy access to the hip and upper thigh is ideal.
Bring previous results
Bring relevant X-ray, MRI, ultrasound reports or clinic letters if available.
Expect movement
You may be asked to move the hip or leg during dynamic assessment.
What Our Patients Say
Independent patient feedback from people who have chosen UKSONO Healthcare for private diagnostic ultrasound.
Hip ultrasound FAQs
Common questions about hip pain, gluteal tendons, bursitis, snapping hip and results.
How much does a hip ultrasound cost?
Do I need a GP referral?
Can hip ultrasound assess bursitis?
Can ultrasound assess gluteal tendons?
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Book your private hip ultrasound
Appointments are available in Tunbridge Wells, Orpington and Canary Wharf, with same-day reporting.
