Get a clearer picture of your joint pain at Hampshire Clinic.
Struggling with joint pain, stiffness or an injury? You can now self-refer for an MRI scan at Hampshire Clinic without seeing your GP first, subject to suitability.
Your scan is followed by a physiotherapy assessment to help you understand your results, explore your treatment options and decide on the next steps.
To book your MRI
Complete this self-referral form and email it to [email protected].
A member of our team will review your form and contact you to arrange your appointment. Please note that our department has administrators available from 08:00 to 18:30 Monday to Friday
Have a question?
Call our Imaging Department on 01256 377742 and our team will be happy to help.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of your body.
For joint problems, an MRI can give a detailed view of structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It can help provide more information about what's causing your symptoms.
Unlike an X-ray, an MRI does not use ionising radiation.
What can an MRI scan show?
An MRI can provide detailed images of soft tissues and structures within and around a joint. A dedicated Radiologist will determine whether MRI is appropriate based on your symptoms and the area being investigated.
Which joints can you have scanned?
Choose the option that suits you and book your appointment directly with Hampshire Clinic. A straightforward option if you are looking for an MRI scan of a joint.
A focused option if you're experiencing symptoms in one particular joint.
Ideal if you're experiencing symptoms in two joints and would like both areas assessed as part of the same pathway.
For patients experiencing symptoms in three joints who would benefit from a broader assessment.
Your scan will be carried out by our experienced imaging team.
Your MRI will then be reviewed by a consultant radiologist, with the report usually available within 48- 72 hours.
As part of your package, you'll have a full physiotherapy assessment.
Your physiotherapist will discuss your symptoms, talk through your MRI results and answer any questions you may have. They can then recommend the most appropriate next steps based on your assessment.
You won't be left wondering what to do after your MRI. Depending on your symptoms and assessment, your physiotherapist may recommend continuing with treatment at Hampshire Clinic.
This could include:
Recover - Physiotherapy
Continue with a tailored programme of physiotherapy to help improve movement, strength and function.
Relieve - Joint injections
For suitable patients, joint injections may be an option to help manage pain and inflammation.
Depending on your individual circumstances, this may include steroid injections or other treatments such as Arthrosamid® for suitable patients with osteoarthritis.
Expert - Orthopaedic consultation
If you need further specialist advice, you can continue your care with an orthopaedic consultant at Hampshire Clinic.
Your consultant can review your MRI and physiotherapy assessment, discuss your symptoms and explain the treatment options available to you.
Where appropriate, this may include non-surgical treatment or consideration of surgery.
No GP referral needed: You can arrange your MRI directly with us, subject to meeting the service criteria.
One connected pathway: Your MRI and physiotherapy assessment are part of the same pathway, helping you move from investigation to understanding your options.
Fast reporting: Your MRI report is usually available within 48 - 72 hours.
Expert assessment: Your scan is reviewed by a consultant radiologist, followed by a full physiotherapy assessment and discussion of your results.
A clear next step: If you need further treatment, you can continue your care at Hampshire Clinic with physiotherapy, joint injections or an orthopaedic consultation.
Before your scan
Before your appointment, we'll provide information about how to prepare. You'll also be asked to complete a safety questionnaire to make sure an MRI is suitable for you.
During your scan
You'll lie on a moving bed which gently slides into the MRI scanner. The scanner makes loud knocking and tapping sounds while the images are taken, so you'll usually be given headphones or ear protection.
You'll need to keep as still as possible during the scan, and you'll be able to communicate with the MRI team throughout your appointment.
Images will be reviewed by a consultant radiologist and your report will usually be available within 48-72 hours.
You'll then have your physiotherapy assessment within 5 working days or less, where your symptoms, assessment and MRI results can be discussed with you.
Your physiotherapist can help you understand what your results mean and talk through the options available to you.
Continue your treatment at Hampshire Clinic. Your next step could be:
If your assessment shows that you would benefit from further treatment, Hampshire Clinic offers a range of options to help you continue your care in one place.
Physiotherapy: Continue with a personalised rehabilitation programme.
When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:
Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule
Bespoke, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs
Private en-suite rooms as standard
Tasty and nutritious meals cooked onsite to your dietary requirements
Support from the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end
Transparent, fixed-price packages with aftercare included
Flexible payment options to help spread the cost of your care
Going private for healthcare provides faster access to a vast range of treatment options, greater flexibility in choosing specialists, and more personalised care.
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