Foot Ultrasound FAQs Archives - Vitalscan https://vitalscan.health/faq_category/foot-ultrasound-faqs/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:17:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Is a foot ultrasound safe? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/is-a-foot-ultrasound-safe/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:47:04 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/is-a-foot-ultrasound-safe/ Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images and does not use radiation. It is a safe, well-established diagnostic tool used routinely across all areas of medicine.

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]]> Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images and does not use radiation. It is a safe, well-established diagnostic tool used routinely across all areas of medicine.

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]]> How long does a foot ultrasound take? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/how-long-does-a-foot-ultrasound-take/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:46:58 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/how-long-does-a-foot-ultrasound-take/ Most foot ultrasound appointments at Vitalscan take around 20 to 30 minutes, including assessment while the foot moves. You are free to leave as soon as the scan is finished.

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]]> Most foot ultrasound appointments at Vitalscan take around 20 to 30 minutes, including assessment while the foot moves. You are free to leave as soon as the scan is finished.

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]]> Do I need to prepare for a foot ultrasound? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/do-i-need-to-prepare-for-a-foot-ultrasound/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:46:52 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/do-i-need-to-prepare-for-a-foot-ultrasound/ No preparation is needed. You can eat, drink and take medications as normal. Wear shoes and socks that are easy to remove, and avoid applying cream or fake tan to the foot on the day of your appointment.

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]]> No preparation is needed. You can eat, drink and take medications as normal. Wear shoes and socks that are easy to remove, and avoid applying cream or fake tan to the foot on the day of your appointment.

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]]> Do I need a GP referral for a private foot ultrasound? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/do-i-need-a-gp-referral-for-a-private-foot-ultrasound/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:46:45 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/do-i-need-a-gp-referral-for-a-private-foot-ultrasound/ No. You can book a private foot ultrasound at Vitalscan directly, without a GP referral. If you are unsure whether this scan is appropriate for your symptoms, our team can advise you when you call.

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]]> No. You can book a private foot ultrasound at Vitalscan directly, without a GP referral. If you are unsure whether this scan is appropriate for your symptoms, our team can advise you when you call.

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]]> Can you scan my ankle or Achilles tendon at the same time? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/can-you-scan-my-ankle-or-achilles-tendon-at-the-same-time/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:46:37 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/can-you-scan-my-ankle-or-achilles-tendon-at-the-same-time/ Achilles and ankle scans are booked under their own option rather than as part of a foot scan. If your symptoms involve both areas, contact our team before booking and we will advise which appointment is right for you.

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]]> Achilles and ankle scans are booked under their own option rather than as part of a foot scan. If your symptoms involve both areas, contact our team before booking and we will advise which appointment is right for you.

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]]> Does a foot ultrasound show plantar fasciitis? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/does-a-foot-ultrasound-show-plantar-fasciitis/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:46:21 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/does-a-foot-ultrasound-show-plantar-fasciitis/ Yes. Ultrasound shows thickening of the plantar fascia at the heel and any associated inflammation. It is the usual first-line imaging test when heel pain has not settled on its own.

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]]> Yes. Ultrasound shows thickening of the plantar fascia at the heel and any associated inflammation. It is the usual first-line imaging test when heel pain has not settled on its own.

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]]> Can a foot ultrasound detect Morton’s neuroma? https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/can-a-foot-ultrasound-detect-mortons-neuroma/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:46:03 +0000 https://vitalscan.health/faq-items/can-a-foot-ultrasound-detect-mortons-neuroma/ Yes. Ultrasound is a primary investigation for Morton’s neuroma. The nerve is located and measured, and because ultrasound images the foot in real time it can assess the area while the foot moves, which an MRI cannot do.

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]]> Yes. Ultrasound is a primary investigation for Morton’s neuroma. The nerve is located and measured, and because ultrasound images the foot in real time it can assess the area while the foot moves, which an MRI cannot do.

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