LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound

10/06/2026

We are open this Saturday from 08:00–12:00.

Appointments and walk-ins will be accommodated during these hours, ensuring continued access to quality ultrasound imaging and diagnostic care.

For bookings or enquiries, please contact our rooms during office hours.
☎️ 064-900-1897
📍40 Market Street, Bronkhorstspruit

14/05/2026

Diagnostic Ultrasound Services

Our practice provides high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in a professional and patient-focused environment.

• Appointments available Monday to Saturday

• Saturday operating hours: 08:00 – 12:00
• Most medical aids accepted
• Competitive private rates
• Prompt reporting and efficient service

📍 40 Market Street, Bronkhorstspruit

For appointments and enquiries, please contact our practice on 064 900 1897 or [email protected]

29/04/2026

Persistent numbness, tingling or pain in the hand and wrist should not be ignored.

One of the most common causes is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist.

Patients often experience:

• Numbness or pins-and-needles in the thumb, index and middle fingers
• Hand weakness or reduced grip strength
• Wrist discomfort, often worse at night
• Pain radiating into the forearm
High-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound allows detailed evaluation of the median nerve and surrounding flexor tendons, helping to identify:

✔ Median nerve swelling
✔ Tendon sheath inflammation
✔ Structural causes of compression
✔ Associated soft tissue abnormalities

Ultrasound provides a dynamic, non-invasive and accurate assessment that can assist with early diagnosis and treatment planning.

Timely evaluation is important to prevent progression and long-term nerve dysfunction.

Book your ultrasound today.
📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound
📞 064-900-1897or [email protected]
🗓 Saturday appointments available (8am-12am)

24/04/2026

31/03/2026

Please note that the practice will be closed over the Easter period on 4 April and will reopen on 11 April.
Thank you for your understanding.

16/03/2026

📢 Public Holiday Notice

We are open this Saturday (Public Holiday) for ultrasound appointments.

If you need a scan or follow-up, feel free to contact us to book.

🕘 Saturday hours: 08:00 – 12:00
📍 LVDW Diagnostic Ultrasound

Your health can’t always wait — we’re here to help.

04/03/2026

Achilles Tendon Pain? Don’t Ignore It 👣

Posterior heel pain? Stiffness in the morning? Pain when walking, running or climbing stairs?

It could be Achilles tendinopathy or even a partial tear of the Achilles tendon.

At LVDW Diagnostic Ultrasound, we offer:

- High-resolution Achilles tendon ultrasound
- Dynamic assessment (real-time movement evaluation)
- Doppler assessment for inflammation
- Accurate measurement of tears
- Fast appointments
- Professional, compassionate care

Early diagnosis can prevent a small injury from becoming a complete rupture.

If you are:
• A runner 🏃‍♀️
• A gym enthusiast 🏋️‍♂️
• On your feet all day
• Or experiencing sudden heel pain

Book your ultrasound today.
📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound
📞 064-900-1897or [email protected]
🗓 Saturday appointments available (8am-12am)

26/02/2026

🕒 Operating Hours – Lvdw Diagnostic Ultrasound

We are open:
Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00

For appointments, please call or WhatsApp 📱 064 900 1897 or [email protected]

We look forward to assisting you.

24/02/2026

🚨 Testicular Pain is an Emergency – Don’t Ignore It!

Testicular Torsion: Time = Testicle

Sudden, severe testicular pain could be testicular torsion – a condition where the

⏳ This is a surgical emergency.
The sooner it’s diagnosed, the higher the chance of saving the testicle. Ideally within 4–6 hours.

Common Symptoms:
- Sudden, severe scrotal pain
- Swelling and redness
- Nausea and vomiting
- One testicle sitting higher than the other
- Pain waking a patient from sleep

🩻 How Ultrasound Helps:
A Doppler ultrasound is fast, non-invasive, and crucial in suspected torsion. It can:
- Assess blood flow to the testicle
- Differentiate torsion from infection (epididymo-orchitis)
- Help guide urgent surgical referral

In torsion, ultrasound typically shows reduced or absent blood flow compared to the normal side.

Early imaging saves time. Early treatment saves testicles.

📍 LvdW Diagnostic Ultrasound- Bronkhorstspruit
📞 064-900-1897
📧 [email protected]