Diagnostic Knee MRI Scan
Vista Health provides high-quality, affordable and accessible knee MRI scans. Have your problem diagnosed by an expert radiologist by scheduling an appointment. Just fill out our form.
Affordable and Accessible
A knee injury can be extremely debilitating and frustrating. If you’re suffering from one, it’s likely getting in the way of your everyday activities and preventing you from enjoying any sports. To ensure your recovery, you need accessible diagnostics to get treated soon.
Get a knee MRI scan and diagnostic report at a competitive price through Vista health. You can easily schedule an appointment with us online in just 5 minutes. You can also self-refer, allowing you to get a high-quality scan without a referral from a physician.
When to Get a Knee MRI
You should consider getting an MRI if you’ve been experiencing problems with your knee that have lasted longer than a few weeks. These include:
- Joint pain
- Recurring muscle pain
- Difficulty walking
- Weakness or instability
- Swelling around the knee
- Popping or crunching noises
What a Knee MRI Scan Detects
If you’re experiencing knee joint pain that increases with exercise, a limited range of motion or a collection of fluid around your knee, an MRI will help identify the cause of the problem.
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to take cross-section images of your knee. It will show your radiologist the structures within it, including:
- Joint capsule
- Patella
- Ligaments
- Meniscus
- Tibial and femoral condyles (rounded end of the lower leg bones)
Some of the possible issues your radiologist may find include:
- Joint weakness
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis and other degenerative diseases
- Infections
- Tumours
- Fluid build-up in the knee
- Decreased range of motion
- Damage to ligaments, meniscus or soft tissues
- Tendon and ligament tears
With an accurate diagnosis of your problem, your physician will then be able to prescribe an appropriate treatment plan. This allows you to maximise your chances of a full recovery.
How to Prepare for Your MRI Scan
Unless told otherwise, just eat and take medication as you usually would. At most, you just need to inform our patient care team of your medical history.
However, some electronic implants and conditions may affect how your MRI scan is performed or whether it’s safe to do it at all. These include:
- Cochlear implants
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemaker
- Artificial joints
- Artificial heart valves
- Allergy to MRI contrast material
- Pregnancy
- Claustrophobia
Depending on what you have, your radiologist may need to use different techniques or recommend another procedure. In most cases, it is entirely safe, though an electronic implant may distort the images.
The actual scan is simple. Your radiologist will ask you to remove metal objects like jewellery, change into a gown and lie on the MRI table. The scanner will create loud noises, but this is completely normal. Just relax and stay still for the length of time indicated by your radiologist.
A Team that Cares
Your diagnostic report may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps your condition requires you to avoid certain activities you love. Don’t worry; we’re here to help.
You’ll have the support and guidance of our patient care team to help you through your healthcare journey and make a speedy recovery. They’ll do their best to address your concerns and show you the best course of action.
Schedule Your MRI Scan
Easily schedule an MRI scan for an affordable price through Vista Health. Your appointment can be as early as tomorrow, and you’ll get support from our patient care team.
Book an appointment online or call our patient care line to discuss your scan on 0330 134 2627 or make an enquiry by filling out our contact form.
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*All prices include scan, images and report*
Fast Track MRI -Scan within 7 days |
£365 |
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£345 |
Off-Peak MRI Scan -Limited fixed scan times |
£249 |
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Skip long waiting times
Prices include reports
Refer Yourself. No need for GP Referral
Fast Reporting and Digital Images
UK's most competitive prices
Immediate Access to Scans
Rated excellent on Trustpilot
Patient Care Team available 7 days
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No Referral? No Problem
Vista Health has pioneered the self-referral pathway within private diagnostic services. We know how difficult it can be to see a GP, so we made it easier than ever for you to access diagnostic services when you need them the most.
We offer private diagnostic services on a self-referral basis, which means you don't need to get a referral from your NHS GP. Simply use our online booking or refer yourself services or simply contact us and we will guide you through our easy-to-follow self-referral process.
There are a number of ways to book an appointment with us:
You can refer yourself by completing the online form here. Submit the form to us and our friendly team will contact you directly.
You can refer yourself, choose and book your own appointment here. In a few easy steps you can book your appointment with us at a time to suit you.
You can make a general enquiry by completing the contact form here. We will then call or email you back and answer any questions that you may have.
Call our dedicated Patient Care team directly on 0330 173 7871 and we can guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.