See what cannot be seen from the outside
Ultrasound can help clarify soft tissue irritation, swelling, tendon problems and certain joint-related concerns.
Medical diagnostic ultrasound in Gourock
Coming summer 2026 to Gourock.
Medical diagnostic ultrasound with Sarah Jane Walls is coming soon to Anne Melville Podiatry. This new service is being prepared for Gourock patients who need clearer musculoskeletal imaging and a more informed next step.
Coming summer 2026
Gourock diagnostic ultrasound
With Sarah Jane Walls
With Sarah Jane Walls
Medical diagnostic ultrasound is being prepared for launch in summer 2026.
Scan/report and guided injection information will be confirmed before bookings open.
Coming soon
Planned for summer 2026 in Gourock.
Guided injections
Future ultrasound-guided injection pathway being prepared.
MSK focus
Designed for soft tissue, tendon, joint or swelling assessment.
Next step
Built to support treatment decisions or onward referral.
What is medical diagnostic ultrasound?
Medical diagnostic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of soft tissues and structures beneath the skin. In musculoskeletal care, it can help assess tendons, ligaments, joints, bursae, soft tissue swelling and other concerns where imaging is appropriate.
Useful written findings
Your scan includes a report so findings can be used to support the next clinical step or shared with other clinicians where needed.
Precision for injections
Where steroid injection is appropriate, ultrasound guidance helps place treatment more accurately.
How the appointment works
Scan, explain and document the findings.
The service is being designed to give useful clinical information, not vague reassurance. Once live, appointments will include a focused history, scan, explanation of relevant findings and a report.
Focused history
You explain the problem, where it is, how long it has been present and what has already been tried.
Diagnostic scan
The area is scanned using medical ultrasound so the relevant soft tissue or joint structures can be assessed.
Report and next step
You receive a report and guidance on what the findings may mean for treatment, referral or follow-up.
When might ultrasound be useful?
Once available, ultrasound may help clarify a musculoskeletal concern, support decision-making, or guide a steroid injection where that is clinically appropriate.
- You have a persistent soft tissue, tendon, joint or swelling concern
- You need clearer information before treatment or onward referral
- Your clinician has suggested ultrasound imaging may be useful
- You are considering an ultrasound-guided steroid injection
Planned service details
Medical diagnostic ultrasound is planned for summer 2026.
Scan/report and ultrasound-guided injection pricing will be confirmed before bookings open. Steroid injections will only be provided where clinically appropriate after assessment.
Questions about diagnostic ultrasound?
How long is the appointment?
The planned medical diagnostic ultrasound appointment length is 45 minutes. Final booking details will be confirmed before launch.
Does the scan include a report?
The planned service includes a scan with report. Final pricing and booking details will be confirmed before launch.
Are ultrasound-guided steroid injections available?
Ultrasound-guided steroid injections are planned as part of the pathway where clinically appropriate. Final details will be confirmed before launch.
Is ultrasound right for every type of pain?
No. Ultrasound is useful for some musculoskeletal concerns, but not every problem needs a scan. If you are unsure, call the clinic for guidance.
Want to know when ultrasound launches?
Medical diagnostic ultrasound with Sarah Jane Walls is coming summer 2026. Contact the Gourock clinic to register interest or ask about suitability.