Croydon Sports Injury Clinic Ltd
Private Imaging Referral
When Scans and Imaging May Be Required
There are times when further imaging may be deemed necessary for example, after a full assessment and consultation, (including physical examination, deep tendon reflexes, muscle and sensation, pathological reflex, cranial nerve testing and more). Or, if indicated at anytime throughout course of care. There are different types of imaging and scans that may be more useful in terms of findings, depending on each individual and the condition.
FAQ
When does a patient require an MRI scan?
There are a wide variety of pathologies for which an MRI scan would be of diagnostic and Therapeutic value, including:
- Sports injuries
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Most spinal conditions/injuries
- Head and neck
- Most ailments of the brain, including tumors and dementias
- Neurology
- Vascular abnormalities of the kidneys
- Ailments of the gastro-intestinal tract
- Certain ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions
- Soft tissue and bone tumours
- Temperomandibular dysfunction
- Breast
On your report visit we explain what we found and how we may be able to help you.
Which patients are unable to have an MRI scan?
- A cardiac (heart) pacemaker
- Clips in the head from brain operations, ie aneurysm clips
- A cochlear (ear) implant
- A metallic foreign body in the patient’s eye
- A programmable shunt for hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain)
- If you are pregnant
A Quality Service
The quality of most MRI Centres service is recognised by all major insurers including BUPA, AXA PPP and WPA.
Some of the closest Private MRI clinics to Croydon Sports Injury Clinic Ltd include:
- Vista Diagnostics, next to Waterloo station, open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm with state of the art equipmentin a comfortable environment. Fax: 0845 450 2171 Phone: 0845 450 2171
- London Imaging Centre, close to Bond Street and Oxford Circus tube stations. Open Monday – Sunday between 8am – 8pm, Lister House, 11-12, Wimpole Street, London, W1G 9ST. Call: 020 7467 8800 Email:
- Shirley Oaks Hospital, Poppy Lane, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 8AB , BMI Shirley Oaks. Call: 0208 655 5500
Need Help?
If you are anxious about scans and imaging, or you need an advice, please do not hesitate to ask more information. Call our chiropractors and health professionals who are always willing to help.
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