MRI scan of the wrist; non-invasive procedure to help diagnose medical conditions relating to the tendons, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and bones of the wrist joint, price includes:

• Open and Upright MRI scan
• 45 minutes appointment
• Radiologist findings report
• Images on USB at the end of the scan
• and available to NHS trusts via IEP on request
• Complimentary refreshments

Please wear metal free clothing and if possible, avoid wearing any jewellery. Alternatively, MedEx can provide you with a gown to change into for your scan. Scroll down for more wrist joint MRI scan information.A wrist MRI scan can give you a detailed comprehensive view of the inside workings of your wrist, an essential joint vital for controlling hand function. An MRI scan can reveal fractures in bones, signs of arthritis, ligament, and tendon tears as well as inflammation, nerve compression and blood supply issues.The big advantage of an open sitting wrist MRI Scan over a conventional flatbed MRI tunnel scan is the wrist can be examined when sitting in a more natural position with the wrist bent or extended, viewed from different angles, enabling patients to be scanned in the position that is causing pain.Having an open scan is also much less stressful for patients who are anxious or who suffer from claustrophobia.

With so many bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints keeping hands and wrists working, there is susceptibility for injury. In fact, injuries to the hands and wrist are some of the most common ailments facing athletes. Approximately 25 per cent of all sports-related injuries involve the hand or wrist. Common injuries generally fall into two distinct categories: traumatic (acute injuries) or overuse (chronic).