Private Thigh Ultrasound Scan
High-resolution ultrasound for thigh pain, suspected muscle strain or tear, tendon injury, haematoma, focal swelling and superficial soft-tissue lumps.
Clinics in Tunbridge Wells, Orpington and Canary Wharf
Choose the clinic most convenient for you and book one thigh or both thighs.
Tunbridge Wells
Focused thigh ultrasound with dynamic assessment where clinically useful.
36 Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN1 1LU
Orpington
Private thigh ultrasound with same-day reporting.
Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre
19 Homefield Rise
Orpington, BR6 0FE
Canary Wharf
Private thigh ultrasound in Canary Wharf with same-day reporting.
30 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf Estate
London, E14 5HX
Detailed assessment of thigh muscles, tendons and superficial soft tissues
Thigh ultrasound provides high-resolution assessment of the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductor region and other superficial soft tissues of the upper leg.
It is particularly useful for suspected muscle strain or tear, tendon injury, haematoma, focal swelling and palpable superficial soft-tissue lumps.
Dynamic scanning may also be used where symptoms are movement related.
Structures assessed during a thigh ultrasound
The examination is tailored to the exact location of pain, swelling or injury.
Quadriceps muscles
Assessment for muscle strain, partial or complete tearing, fibre disruption, haematoma and focal abnormalities.
Hamstring region
Assessment of superficial hamstring muscle and tendon abnormalities where the symptomatic area is accessible to ultrasound.
Adductor region
Targeted assessment of adductor muscle or tendon injury in the medial thigh where clinically appropriate.
Haematoma & fluid collections
Assessment of post-traumatic or post-exercise haematoma and other localised superficial fluid collections.
Soft-tissue lumps
Focused assessment of palpable superficial lumps, swelling and localised masses within the accessible soft tissues.
Dynamic assessment
Selected muscles and tendons may be observed during movement where symptoms are activity related.
Common reasons for thigh ultrasound
Muscle injury
Sudden pain after sprinting, running, sport or lifting where a quadriceps, hamstring or adductor injury is suspected.
Persistent thigh pain
Focal upper-leg pain that has not settled and may relate to a superficial muscle or tendon abnormality.
Bruising or haematoma
Swelling or bruising after trauma or muscle injury where a localised collection is suspected.
Soft-tissue lump
A palpable superficial lump or focal swelling requiring targeted ultrasound characterisation.
Sports injury follow-up
Review of a known or suspected muscle injury during recovery where ultrasound may help assess healing.
Tendon-related pain
Selected symptoms arising from accessible tendon regions around the upper thigh.
This is a musculoskeletal thigh ultrasound, not a DVT scan
The examination is designed for muscles, tendons, haematoma, swelling and superficial soft tissues.
Excellent for superficial muscle injury
Ultrasound is well suited to many muscle strains, tears, haematomas and accessible superficial tendon abnormalities.
Useful for focal lumps and swelling
Palpable superficial abnormalities can be assessed and characterised within the limitations of ultrasound.
MRI may sometimes be needed
Deep injuries, subtle muscle oedema, complex proximal hamstring pathology or indeterminate masses may require MRI or specialist assessment.
What happens during your thigh ultrasound?
Clinical history
We review the location of pain, injury mechanism, bruising, swelling and activity-related symptoms.
Focused ultrasound
The symptomatic muscle, tendon region and surrounding superficial soft tissues are assessed in multiple planes.
Dynamic assessment
You may be asked to move or contract the leg so selected muscles and tendons 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 upper thigh is ideal.
Bring previous results
Bring relevant MRI, X-ray, ultrasound reports or clinic letters if available.
Expect movement
You may be asked to move or gently contract the leg during dynamic assessment.
What Our Patients Say
Independent patient feedback from people who have chosen UKSONO Healthcare for private diagnostic ultrasound.
Thigh ultrasound FAQs
Common questions about muscle tears, haematoma, swelling, soft-tissue lumps and results.
How much does a thigh ultrasound cost?
Do I need a GP referral?
Can ultrasound detect a muscle tear?
Can ultrasound assess a haematoma?
Can this scan check for DVT?
Can a thigh lump be assessed?
Can both thighs be scanned?
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Will I receive the report on the same day?
Book your private thigh ultrasound
Appointments are available in Tunbridge Wells, Orpington and Canary Wharf, with same-day reporting.
