Expert hand and finger ultrasound imaging for trigger finger, Dupuytren's disease, tendon injuries, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, and soft-tissue lumps. CQC-registered Marylebone clinic, same-day appointments, no GP referral required.
Instant verbal results. Written report within 24 hours.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound provides real-time, high-resolution imaging of the small joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue of the hand and fingers. Unlike MRI, it allows dynamic assessment — the fingers can be examined as they bend and straighten, both hands compared side by side, and the sonographer can give immediate verbal feedback during the examination.
At Sonoworld, all MSK scans are performed by HCPC-registered consultant sonographers with specialist musculoskeletal expertise, using high-resolution ultrasound equipment. No GP referral is required, and a comprehensive written report is delivered within 24 hours.
Our consultant sonographers perform a systematic assessment of the structures of the hand and fingers. Here is what is included in your examination.
Assessment of the flexor tendons and their pulleys for triggering, thickening, and tenosynovitis. Dynamic scanning can demonstrate the catching or locking of trigger finger in real time and show whether the A1 pulley is involved.
Evaluation of the finger and knuckle joints for synovitis, joint effusion, erosions, and osteoarthritic change. Ultrasound with Doppler can detect active inflammation in the small joints, which is useful in the assessment of rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis.
Assessment of Dupuytren's nodules and cords in the palm, ganglion cysts, giant cell tumours of the tendon sheath, lipomas, and other soft-tissue lumps. Ultrasound can characterise a lump, measure it, and help distinguish solid from cystic masses.
No preparation is required for a hand and finger ultrasound scan. Remove any rings and hand or wrist jewellery before your appointment. You may be asked to move your fingers during the scan so that the tendons and joints can be assessed in motion.
Arrive at our Marylebone clinic. Our team will take a brief clinical history, including your symptoms, their duration, and any previous investigations or treatment.
Gel is applied to the skin and your consultant sonographer scans the affected area using a high-resolution probe. You may be asked to move your fingers during the scan for dynamic assessment.
Your sonographer explains their findings immediately after the scan, answering any questions about what was seen and what it means for your management.
A comprehensive written report is emailed to you within 24 hours. You may share this directly with your GP, physiotherapist, or specialist.
View all MSK scan types on the MSK Ultrasound Scans Hub.
A hand and finger ultrasound scan provides detailed imaging of the flexor and extensor tendons, the small finger and knuckle joints, the palmar fascia, and soft-tissue lumps. It can help identify trigger finger, Dupuytren's disease, tendon injuries, synovitis from arthritis, ganglion cysts, and other soft-tissue masses.
Yes. Ultrasound with Doppler can detect synovitis, joint effusions, and early erosions in the small joints of the hand, and can show active inflammation. It is a useful tool in assessing rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis, alongside your specialist's clinical assessment and blood tests.
No. At Sonoworld, you can self-refer directly without a GP referral. Simply book online or call our team on 020 3633 4902.
The scan typically takes around 30 minutes. Your sonographer will provide immediate verbal feedback, and a written report will be emailed to you within 24 hours to share with your GP, physiotherapist, or specialist.
Yes. Ultrasound is well suited to trigger finger because the fingers can be scanned as they move, showing the flexor tendon catching at the A1 pulley in real time. It also shows tendon thickening and tenosynovitis, and can guide a corticosteroid injection if one is needed.
If the scan confirms inflammation or a treatable soft-tissue problem, an ultrasound-guided cortisone injection can often be arranged at the same clinic, from £250.
If imaging confirms inflammation or soft-tissue injury, Sonoworld also offers ultrasound-guided cortisone injection for hand pain — a precise, same-day treatment performed under real-time ultrasound guidance.
If your hand scan reveals inflammation or a painful soft tissue condition, you may benefit from an ultrasound-guided cortisone injection for hand pain at Sonoworld. Our precision-guided injections are performed under real-time ultrasound imaging for accurate placement and faster relief.
