Medical Imaging
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound
Examination of soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments, bursae and muscles.
- Referral required
- Bulk billing available
Overview
About Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound
Used to examine soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments, bursae, and muscles. Commonly used to investigate pain, swelling, sprains, or suspected tears.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound has a particular advantage over some other imaging: it is dynamic. Your sonographer can move the joint while scanning it, which means a tendon or muscle can be assessed while it is actually working rather than only at rest.
This makes it well suited to investigating pain that only appears with certain movements, and to assessing sprains, suspected tears and swelling around a joint.
What this scan covers
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hand
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Foot
- Lumps
Before your scan
How to Prepare for Your Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound
No preparation required
Wear loose clothing so the area can be easily accessed.
Before you book
Referrals, costs and Medicare
Referrals and Medicare
A valid referral from your GP or specialist is required for all diagnostic ultrasounds performed at UBM Scans. With a valid referral, all diagnostic ultrasound scans at UBM Scans are bulk billed — there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Costs and health insurance
Because your scan is bulk billed, we bill Medicare directly: there is no invoice to pay and nothing for you to claim back afterwards. Bring your Medicare card and your referral to your appointment. Keepsake 3D and 4D scans are not medical scans, so they are not covered by Medicare — those are priced on our packages page.
Care you can expect
Why Choose Us?
A Dynamic Examination
We scan the joint while it moves, so we see the problem in action.
Suited to Movement Pain
Ideal for pain that only shows up with certain movements.
Nothing to Organise
No fasting, no preparation. Just wear something loose.
Reports to Your Doctor
Results go straight to your referring doctor.
Medical imaging
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FAQs
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound questions
What patients most often ask us about Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound.
Book & enquire
Book your musculoskeletal (msk) ultrasound
Send us your referral details and we will come straight back to you with a time that suits.
- Referral required from your GP or specialist.
- Bulk billed with a valid referral — no out-of-pocket cost.
- Reports sent to your referring doctor.
- Menai clinic — Monday to Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Next step
Book your scan at our Menai clinic
Send an enquiry with your referral details, or email [email protected].