Private MSK Assessment Dorchester

Struggling with back, hip or joint pain, or a sports injury that’s stopping you moving?

We understand that getting a rapid diagnosis followed by the correct advice is essential in the successful treatment of your condition.

With our MSK Assessment Service at The Winterbourne Hospital, get a fast and accurate diagnosis, specialist advice, and rapid access to treatment for conditions such as joint pain, arthritis and stiffness, muscle strains and tears, and sports and activity‑related injuries.

The package includes:

Initial assessment: £88

•  In-depth assessment of your condition by one of our Specialist Physiotherapists

Full package: £595* (includes £88 assessment)

• Initial assessment by a Specialist Physiotherapist
• Diagnostic Imaging (e.g. MRI scan)
• You physiotherapist will discuss your case and images with a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. An appointment with the surgeon is not included in the package.
• Follow-up appointment with the physiotherapist to discuss your results
• Rapid access to the best treatment for you

*The above price includes an MRI scan of one body part. Additional images will be charged at an extra cost.

Your initial assessment

• This will be a in-depth assessment with our Specialist Physiotherapists

• A patient history will be taken, and physical and neurological examination will be carried out

• An opportunity for you to discuss any concerns and ask questions

• Please bring a list of current medications and relevant past medical history
  
  

If further investigation is required

•  If a scan is recommended this will be discussed at your initial assessment and you will have the option to book this on the same day. Please note patients requiring an MRI scan are subject to safety screening. Alternative imaging will be discussed with a Consultant if an MRI scan is not appropriate for your care, but this will be for an additional charge.

Follow-up appointment

•  Once your results are available, your physiotherapists will see you again to discuss your results and the best treatment for you.

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.
If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.