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Sports MRI Scanning

LivingCare offers advanced Sports MRI scanning services, ensuring precise and non-invasive imaging for sports injuries. Our rapid reporting helps athletes quickly receive tailored care and recovery solutions.

Sports MRI Scanning

Sports MRI Scanning

Overview

What is a Sports MRI Scan?

A sports MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a highly advanced diagnostic tool that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures. It is particularly effective for identifying injuries to bones, joints, ligaments, and soft tissues.

Sports MRI scans are invaluable for athletes, offering precise and non-invasive imaging to diagnose conditions, plan treatments, and monitor recovery progress. This makes them a critical component in ensuring optimal care for sports-related injuries.

How Sports MRI Scans Work

A sports MRI scan involves the following steps:

  • Preparation: Patients may be asked to remove metal objects and wear a hospital gown. Specific instructions are provided if the scan requires contrast dye.
  • Scanning: The patient lies on a motorised table that slides into the MRI scanner, which is a large tube surrounded by magnets. The scanner captures detailed images of the area of concern.
  • Analysis: A radiologist interprets the images and provides a detailed report to the referring doctor.

The procedure is painless and can take 20-60 minutes, depending on the area being scanned and the complexity of the imaging required.

What to Expect When Having a Sports MRI Scan

  • Before: Follow any specific instructions given by your healthcare provider, such as fasting if contrast dye is used. Remove jewellery and metal items.
  • During: You will lie still inside the scanner while it takes images. The machine may make loud knocking noises, but earplugs or headphones are usually provided for comfort.
  • After: There is no recovery time needed unless sedation is used. Your doctor will discuss the results and next steps with you.

Risks and Complications of Sports MRI Scans

Sports MRI scans are extremely safe as they do not use radiation. However, some potential risks include:

  • Claustrophobia: Some patients may feel uncomfortable in the enclosed space of the scanner.
  • Contrast dye reactions: Rare allergic reactions to the contrast dye can occur but are usually mild and manageable.

How to Recover Following a Sports MRI Scan

No recovery time is necessary after a standard sports MRI scan. If contrast dye was used, drinking plenty of water can help flush it from your system. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to discuss your results and any recommended treatments.

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Our Prices

Sports MRI Scanning
Price
7 Part MRI
£
2500.00
Additional Body Parts (7 Part MRI)
£
250.00
MRI 1 Part
£
1000.00

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    If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.

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With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.

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If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.

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