Fusion Healthcare offers a wide selection of private ultrasound scan, including Private Pregnancy, Gynaecology, General Body Scan and MSK guided injections. We provide self-pay patients with a high-quality diagnostic scanning service with fast and easy access in support of your health.
This ultrasound scan provides you with a detailed look at the upper abdomen to asses major abdominal organs and looks at the liver, gallbladder and biliary system, pancreas, kidneys and spleen.
Fasting with clear fluid is required 4-6 hours before the scan.
Why have a liver and upper abdominal scan?
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening is done to visualise the abdominal aorta using ultrasound and detect if an aortic aneurysm is present. Abdominal aneurysm is a swelling of the aorta, the main blood vessel that brings blood for your heart to the rest of the body. It is vital to catch a AAA before it bursts which is fatal.
This scan evaluates:
Why have this scan?
Some people with a AAA don’t experience any symptoms, however, you may experience:
The shoulder ultrasound looks of rotator cuff issues such as bursitis, tendinosis or tendon tears. Shoulder ultrasound is consistently used in the assessment of rotator cuff and is as accurate as magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of rotator cuff tear. It can be used as a focused examination providing rapid, real-time diagnosis, and treatment in desired clinical situations
Why might you need a shoulder Ultrasound?
The purpose of the elbow ultrasound scan is to provide a detailed assessment of the major musculoskeletal structures in the elbow which are more often associated with problems.
This scan is performed for a wide range of reasons some of which include:
The purpose of the knee ultrasound scan is to provide an assessment of the major superficial musculoskeletal structures in the knee which can be seen by ultrasound. This scan can also be used to monitor arthritis in the knee.
Why have a knee ultrasound?
This scan is performed for a wide range of reasons some of which include:
For the assessment of arthritis, tendinosis, heel pain/plantar fasciitis, Morton’s Neuromas and fibromas.
The purpose of the foot ultrasound scan is to provide an imaging assessment of the major musculoskeletal structures within the foot which are more causing concerns. They can include:
Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is a very powerful diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of a wide array of ankle problems such tendinosis, tenosynovitis, Para tendinitis, rupture, dislocation, ligaments that are commonly torn, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, stress fractures, and plantar plate injury.
Sports and overuse injuries of the ankle and foot are common and ultrasound has been established as an excellent diagnostic modality for foot and ankle pathologies, providing a rapid non-invasive examination tool that is well tolerated by the patient with acute or chronic pain.
The purpose of the ultrasound scan is to provide a detailed ultrasound assessment of the major musculoskeletal structures in the hand or wrist. They can include:
A hand and wrist ultrasound can assess and monitor many different conditions:
A pelvic ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. A pelvic ultrasound allows quick visualization of the female pelvic organs and structures including the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries. A pelvis ultrasound establishes:
A transabdominal exam provides a wide view of the pelvic organs. This exam is often don first to give and overall view of the pelvic area and to determine pathologies that may be present.
A transducer is placed on the abdomen using the conductive gel and the pelvis is seen through or across the abdomen. A transabdominal alone provides good information on the structures, however, may be combined with a transvaginal scan for a more thorough examination.
A thyroid ultrasound is used to investigate potential issues with the thyroid gland, a small gland in the neck that regulates metabolism and produces hormones.
This neck and thyroid exam can detect any abnormalities and help identify any growths such as cysts or tumours responsible for any symptoms or impaired thyroid function. The kind of growth can be determined using ultrasound.
Ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injection has a wide range of injection in joint, muscle, tendon, nerve, ganglion and bursa pathologies. These are less invasive procedures and provide desirable results in short duration. Local anaesthetics and corticosteroids are the most commonly injected pharmaceuticals.
MSK guided injection are commonly used into joints such as Ankle, Achilles, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Spine or Wrist. The guided injection is performed by qualified MSK NHS consultant clinician. All of our patients receive a thorough assessment and ultrasound scan. All of our injections are performed under ultrasound guidance to ensure they are safely and accurately delivered to the exact area of your pain.
Ultrasound scans are carried out at the different stages of your pregnancy to help assess the progress of your unborn baby as they develop in the womb. These scans and stages include:
Each scan you have at Fusion Healthcare is incredibly exciting, as our sonographers provide you and your partner with important information such as your expected date of delivery and, if you wish to be told, your baby’s gender. You will also be given copies of the ultrasound images from each scan to take home with you.
No, a referral is not required for most ultrasound scans. However, we recommend contacting us to discuss any specific needs or requirements before booking.
Preparation varies by scan type. Some require fasting or a full bladder. Our team will give you specific instructions to ensure accurate results based on your scan.
Booking a ultrasuond scan test appointment at Fusion Healthcare is easy. You can schedule your appointment online through our website, call us at 01582 249 449, or email us at info@fusion-radiology.com. We offer flexible appointment times to accommodate your schedule.
