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<h1>Private Achilles Tendon Ultrasound Scan <span class=\"gold\">Same-Day Results<\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n A targeted Achilles tendon ultrasound scan for heel pain, tendon swelling, suspected tendinopathy,\r\n partial tear, full tear, bursitis and post-injury soft tissue assessment.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pills\">\r\n <span class=\"pill\">From \u00a3160<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">Both sides from \u00a3250<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">15\u201320 minutes<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">Same-day results<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">No radiation<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"actions\">\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"#choose-location\">Choose location & book<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#included\">What\u2019s assessed<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\r\n <div class=\"image-frame\">\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Achiles-scan.png\"\r\n alt=\"Private Achilles tendon ultrasound scan at UKSONO Healthcare\"\r\n width=\"980\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n loading=\"eager\"\r\n decoding=\"async\"\r\n fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n \/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"trust-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>\r\n <span>Focused Achilles tendon ultrasound appointment with dynamic assessment where needed.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>Same-day report<\/strong>\r\n <span>Clear report with findings and next-step guidance.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>No referral needed<\/strong>\r\n <span>Self-referral welcome. Book directly online.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>Radiation-free<\/strong>\r\n <span>Non-invasive ultrasound for tendon and soft tissue assessment.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"choose-location\" class=\"panel\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <h2>Choose your clinic location<\/h2>\r\n <p>Select the clinic most convenient for you and book securely online.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"location-grid\">\r\n <article class=\"location-card\">\r\n <span class=\"loc-label\">Kent Clinic<\/span>\r\n <h3>Tunbridge Wells<\/h3>\r\n <p>Private Achilles tendon ultrasound scan with same-day results.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"loc-price\">\r\n One side \u00a3160<br>\r\n <span>Both sides \u00a3250<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"loc-meta\">\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Single or both side options<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Same-day written report<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>No GP referral needed<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.semble.io\/?token=80d9ca2b417a13e86d6fd57ca17e30ca6c22ed10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Tunbridge Wells<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"location-card\">\r\n <span class=\"loc-label\">South East London \/ Kent<\/span>\r\n <h3>Orpington<\/h3>\r\n <p>Convenient private Achilles ultrasound scan for Orpington and nearby areas.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"loc-price\">\r\n One side \u00a3160<br>\r\n <span>Both sides \u00a3250<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"loc-meta\">\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Single or both side options<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Same-day written report<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>No GP referral needed<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.semble.io\/?token=80d9ca2b417a13e86d6fd57ca17e30ca6c22ed10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Orpington<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"location-card featured\">\r\n <span class=\"loc-label\">London Clinic<\/span>\r\n <h3>Canary Wharf<\/h3>\r\n <p>Private Achilles tendon ultrasound scan in Canary Wharf. Choose one side or both sides when booking.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"loc-price\">\r\n One side \u00a3190<br>\r\n <span>Both sides \u00a3290<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"loc-meta\">\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Single or both side options<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Same-day written report<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>London clinic booking<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.semble.io\/?token=738b99d425b18e78b7a3463276903fcf55cc9d27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Canary Wharf<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"included\" class=\"panel\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <h2>What your Achilles ultrasound can assess<\/h2>\r\n <p>Achilles ultrasound is useful for assessing tendon structure, tears, inflammation, bursitis and surrounding soft tissues.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid-3\">\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"number\">01<\/div>\r\n <h3>Achilles tendon<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achilles tendinopathy<\/li>\r\n <li>Tendon thickening<\/li>\r\n <li>Partial-thickness tear features<\/li>\r\n <li>Full-thickness tear features<\/li>\r\n <li>Degenerative tendon change<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"number\">02<\/div>\r\n <h3>Bursitis & inflammation<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Retrocalcaneal bursitis<\/li>\r\n <li>Superficial bursal fluid<\/li>\r\n <li>Peritendinous swelling<\/li>\r\n <li>Inflammatory soft tissue changes<\/li>\r\n <li>Doppler assessment where clinically indicated<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"number\">03<\/div>\r\n <h3>Dynamic & soft tissue review<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Dynamic tendon movement assessment<\/li>\r\n <li>Post-injury soft tissue review<\/li>\r\n <li>Fluid collections<\/li>\r\n <li>Targeted painful area assessment<\/li>\r\n <li>Comparison with the other side where needed<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>Who may consider this scan?<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Heel pain or swelling<\/li>\r\n <li>Achilles tendon pain<\/li>\r\n <li>Suspected Achilles tendon tear<\/li>\r\n <li>Sports injury or strain<\/li>\r\n <li>Pain after sudden push-off or running injury<\/li>\r\n <li>Known tendinopathy requiring review<\/li>\r\n <li>Post-injury soft tissue assessment<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>How to prepare<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>No fasting or special preparation required<\/li>\r\n <li>Wear clothing that allows easy access to the heel and lower leg<\/li>\r\n <li>Bring previous imaging or clinic letters if available<\/li>\r\n <li>You may be asked to move the foot during the scan<\/li>\r\n <li>Children can be scanned with a parent or guardian present<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"faq\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Do I need a GP referral?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">No. You can book directly online. Your report can be shared with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Can both Achilles tendons be scanned?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Both sides can be assessed in one visit.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Can ultrasound detect an Achilles tendon tear?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Ultrasound can assess for partial or full-thickness Achilles tendon tear features and surrounding fluid or swelling.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Can ultrasound assess Achilles tendinopathy?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Ultrasound is commonly used to assess tendon thickening, tendon texture, degeneration and associated inflammation.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Will I receive results the same day?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Your findings will be explained during the appointment and a written report will be provided the same day.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Is ultrasound safe?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves and does not use ionising radiation.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"testimonials\" class=\"testimonials-section\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"testimonials-heading\">\r\n <h2 id=\"testimonials-heading\" class=\"testimonials-title\">What Our Patients Say<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"ti-widget-wrapper\">\r\n <script defer async src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?e76e39f71f2f0025ca763a20d42\"><\/script>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"cta-band\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h2>Book your private Achilles tendon ultrasound<\/h2>\r\n <p>Choose Tunbridge Wells, Orpington or Canary Wharf. 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<h1>Private Achilles Tendon Ultrasound Scan <span class=\"gold\">Same-Day Results<\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n A targeted Achilles tendon ultrasound scan for heel pain, tendon swelling, suspected tendinopathy,\r\n partial tear, full tear, bursitis and post-injury soft tissue assessment.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"pills\">\r\n <span class=\"pill\">From \u00a3160<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">Both sides from \u00a3250<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">15\u201320 minutes<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">Same-day results<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"pill\">No radiation<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"actions\">\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"#choose-location\">Choose location & book<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#included\">What\u2019s assessed<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\r\n <div class=\"image-frame\">\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Achiles-scan.png\"\r\n alt=\"Private Achilles tendon ultrasound scan at UKSONO Healthcare\"\r\n width=\"980\"\r\n height=\"520\"\r\n loading=\"eager\"\r\n decoding=\"async\"\r\n fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n \/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"trust-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>\r\n <span>Focused Achilles tendon ultrasound appointment with dynamic assessment where needed.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>Same-day report<\/strong>\r\n <span>Clear report with findings and next-step guidance.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>No referral needed<\/strong>\r\n <span>Self-referral welcome. Book directly online.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust\">\r\n <strong>Radiation-free<\/strong>\r\n <span>Non-invasive ultrasound for tendon and soft tissue assessment.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"choose-location\" class=\"panel\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <h2>Choose your clinic location<\/h2>\r\n <p>Select the clinic most convenient for you and book securely online.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"location-grid\">\r\n <article class=\"location-card\">\r\n <span class=\"loc-label\">Kent Clinic<\/span>\r\n <h3>Tunbridge Wells<\/h3>\r\n <p>Private Achilles tendon ultrasound scan with same-day results.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"loc-price\">\r\n One side \u00a3160<br>\r\n <span>Both sides \u00a3250<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"loc-meta\">\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Single or both side options<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Same-day written report<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>No GP referral needed<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.semble.io\/?token=80d9ca2b417a13e86d6fd57ca17e30ca6c22ed10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Tunbridge Wells<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"location-card\">\r\n <span class=\"loc-label\">South East London \/ Kent<\/span>\r\n <h3>Orpington<\/h3>\r\n <p>Convenient private Achilles ultrasound scan for Orpington and nearby areas.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"loc-price\">\r\n One side \u00a3160<br>\r\n <span>Both sides \u00a3250<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"loc-meta\">\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Single or both side options<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Same-day written report<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>No GP referral needed<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.semble.io\/?token=80d9ca2b417a13e86d6fd57ca17e30ca6c22ed10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Orpington<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"location-card featured\">\r\n <span class=\"loc-label\">London Clinic<\/span>\r\n <h3>Canary Wharf<\/h3>\r\n <p>Private Achilles tendon ultrasound scan in Canary Wharf. Choose one side or both sides when booking.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"loc-price\">\r\n One side \u00a3190<br>\r\n <span>Both sides \u00a3290<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"loc-meta\">\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Single or both side options<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>Same-day written report<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div><span class=\"tick\">\u2713<\/span><span>London clinic booking<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.semble.io\/?token=738b99d425b18e78b7a3463276903fcf55cc9d27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Canary Wharf<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"included\" class=\"panel\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <h2>What your Achilles ultrasound can assess<\/h2>\r\n <p>Achilles ultrasound is useful for assessing tendon structure, tears, inflammation, bursitis and surrounding soft tissues.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid-3\">\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"number\">01<\/div>\r\n <h3>Achilles tendon<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Achilles tendinopathy<\/li>\r\n <li>Tendon thickening<\/li>\r\n <li>Partial-thickness tear features<\/li>\r\n <li>Full-thickness tear features<\/li>\r\n <li>Degenerative tendon change<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"number\">02<\/div>\r\n <h3>Bursitis & inflammation<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Retrocalcaneal bursitis<\/li>\r\n <li>Superficial bursal fluid<\/li>\r\n <li>Peritendinous swelling<\/li>\r\n <li>Inflammatory soft tissue changes<\/li>\r\n <li>Doppler assessment where clinically indicated<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"number\">03<\/div>\r\n <h3>Dynamic & soft tissue review<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Dynamic tendon movement assessment<\/li>\r\n <li>Post-injury soft tissue review<\/li>\r\n <li>Fluid collections<\/li>\r\n <li>Targeted painful area assessment<\/li>\r\n <li>Comparison with the other side where needed<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>Who may consider this scan?<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Heel pain or swelling<\/li>\r\n <li>Achilles tendon pain<\/li>\r\n <li>Suspected Achilles tendon tear<\/li>\r\n <li>Sports injury or strain<\/li>\r\n <li>Pain after sudden push-off or running injury<\/li>\r\n <li>Known tendinopathy requiring review<\/li>\r\n <li>Post-injury soft tissue assessment<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"card\">\r\n <h2>How to prepare<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>No fasting or special preparation required<\/li>\r\n <li>Wear clothing that allows easy access to the heel and lower leg<\/li>\r\n <li>Bring previous imaging or clinic letters if available<\/li>\r\n <li>You may be asked to move the foot during the scan<\/li>\r\n <li>Children can be scanned with a parent or guardian present<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"faq\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Do I need a GP referral?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">No. You can book directly online. Your report can be shared with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Can both Achilles tendons be scanned?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Both sides can be assessed in one visit.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Can ultrasound detect an Achilles tendon tear?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Ultrasound can assess for partial or full-thickness Achilles tendon tear features and surrounding fluid or swelling.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Can ultrasound assess Achilles tendinopathy?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Ultrasound is commonly used to assess tendon thickening, tendon texture, degeneration and associated inflammation.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Will I receive results the same day?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Your findings will be explained during the appointment and a written report will be provided the same day.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n\r\n <details>\r\n <summary>Is ultrasound safe?<\/summary>\r\n <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves and does not use ionising radiation.<\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section id=\"testimonials\" class=\"testimonials-section\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"testimonials-heading\">\r\n <h2 id=\"testimonials-heading\" class=\"testimonials-title\">What Our Patients Say<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"ti-widget-wrapper\">\r\n <script defer async src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?e76e39f71f2f0025ca763a20d42\"><\/script>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"cta-band\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h2>Book your private Achilles tendon ultrasound<\/h2>\r\n <p>Choose Tunbridge Wells, Orpington or Canary Wharf. 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