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Musculoskeletal Imaging

If you are someone who enjoys regular physical activity and have been unfortunate enough to have ever suffered an injury, you will understand how frustrating it is to not be able to participate, or even carry out everyday activities, without being in pain or discomfort.

Injuries to the body can affect the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, ankle, neck, back or even the hand. While acute injuries are often due to sprains to ligaments or strains of tendons or muscles, longer term bone damage can result in restriction of joint movement or chronic pain.

The Aquilion ONE scanner is the fastest and most accurate CT scanner available and importantly the only one able to perform dynamic imaging of moving joints. This unique ability allows us to scan specific movements which cause symptoms and greatly increases the chances of making an accurate diagnosis, which may not be apparent from static images obtained from less advanced scanners. Our images are reported on by one of the top specialist radiologists in this field, who has many years experience.

View a moving shoulder x-ray view	View a moving shoulder x-ray view
View a dynamic 3D colour shoulder view	View a dynamic neck flexation/extension view
View a dynamic 'snapping hip'	View a dynamic 4D wrist
View a dynamic 4D ankle	View a rotating spine with screw implants

The diagnosis of testicular cancer using ultrasound

There are nearly 2,000 cases of testicular cancer diagnosed in the UK each year. It is the most common cancer in men aged 20 to 34. Testicular cancer responds particularly well to modern treatment which cures over 90% of all cases so early detection is essential.

Do I need to prepare for the ultrasound?

This ultrasound is an external examination and requires no prior preparation.

For the examination itself, you will be asked to remove your underwear and lie on a couch. A blanket or sheet will be provided for your comfort and modesty. An ultrasound scan is a quick and painless way of visualising inside the scrotum and resticles. It will detect any solid lumps which may need further investigation, and any fluid filled cysts, which are less likely to be a cancerous.

The ultrasound takes just 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

For the ultrasound itself, you will be asked to remove your underwear and lie on a couch on your left side. A blanket or sheet will be provided for your comfort and modesty. Although the ultrasound probe may feel a little uncomfortable when first inserted into the rectum, it should not hurt or be unpleasant in any way. The examination takes just 10 to 15 minutes to complete.