Diagnostic Ultrasound
The Scottish Borders’ First and Only
One of our core beliefs at Tweed Podiatry is that you must understand what you're facing if you're going to take it on. Accurate and timely diagnosis can change everything and we believe in putting this front-and-centre when patients come to see us with foot, ankle and lower limb problems. In this spirit, probably our proudest achievement is to have become the first, and hitherto only, private Podiatry clinic in Scotland offering fully-accredited in-house Diagnostic Ultrasound.
This extended scope of practice allows us to better respond to the needs of our patients without lengthy NHS referral times and as a far more accessible, cost-effective option than other private clinics. It allows on-the-spot look inside your body that both the Podiatrist and you can see in real-time. To say this has transformed the way we practice would be an understatement!
Fast, Dynamic, Safe and Accurate
Ultrasound has a number of key advantages over other imaging modalities; it is entirely safe (does not involve radiation), it can be used then and there alongside the rest of your consultation and it is dynamic meaning we can move your foot whilst scanning to assess tissues such as tendons and ligaments in both their relaxed and stretched positions. It is also versatile in terms of what we can look at; joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, even blood vessels and nerves can be assessed with our high-resolution ultrasound machine. All combining to give incredibly useful information about the nature of your injury and helping to steer treatment in the right direction.
A Clear Diagnosis = A Clear Plan
Existing patients can request our diagnostic ultrasound service at any time provided they have been assessed by one of our Podiatrists for suitability. We are also seeing an ever-growing number of referrals from other healthcare providers, both locally and from farther afield, who see the benefits of their patients receiving cost-effective and rapid-access to medical imaging, carried out by a team with high levels of clinical experience in lower limb care. If you are interested in how diagnostic ultrasound may help you get the answers you need to your foot, ankle or lower limb problem, get in touch today or ask your healthcare provider for a referral.
Guide Prices
£95 - £195 Depending on length and complexity of initial scan.
£45 - £65 Follow-up scans.
Consultation fees will also apply.
For info on ultrasound-guided injections, click here.
