W27 Diagnostics and Imaging offer expertise in the field of musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging, which covers the diagnosis of a wide range of medical conditions that can affect bones and joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as the spine.
Causes of musculoskeletal pain can vary but are commonly due to wear and tear, trauma which can involve fractures and dislocations, as well as ligamentous sprains and muscle strains. Injuries often arise from repetitive movement and overuse either from participating in sporting activities or as a result of activities of daily living.
To offer the best care, W27 Diagnostics and Imaging work closely with other medical professionals including specialist Orthopaedic surgeons, Sports Medicine clinicians, Rheumatologists and GPs.
Our wide ranging network also includes physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, and other health professionals to ensure you have access to the right people that can help with your treatment.
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Osteoarthritis is a painful degenerative condition caused by a loss of cartilage, which is a type of slippery, protective tissue that cushions the ends of the bones and enables the joints to move smoothly. It is extremely common and can affect different joints in the body, including the knees, hips, spine and hands. According to…
To mark Men’s Health Week (14-20 June), we’re looking at some of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that we diagnose and treat in men here at W27, including symptoms to look out for and what you can do to reduce your risk.
The last 18 months have been like no other. The enforced inactivity of lockdown has resulted in many different challenges for us physically, mentally and socially. In this blog we will consider, as we slowly return to normality, how you can get back to sporting activity safely and avoid becoming injured as you build up…
If you are waiting for surgery, the delays caused by the pandemic may well have caused a worsening or your symptoms or deterioration of your condition. Unfortunately, there is now such a backlog of patients waiting for surgery that you may face further delays even though things are slowly starting to get back to normal.
Lockdown pressed the pause button on all of our lives and if you have been waiting for medical treatment this is likely to have been a major challenge. People with musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, gout or osteomyelitis may have seen a worsening of their symptoms. If you were unfortunate enough to sustain a sprain,…
To mark Stress Awareness Month, we’re looking at a common condition – frozen shoulder – and asking whether it can be caused by stress.
As more and more of the UK population receive their Covid-19 vaccinations and routine healthcare treatments resume, many people are wondering whether it is advisable to delay certain procedures or delay having the vaccine to ensure the best possible outcomes for their health. The British Orthopaedic Association has put together some helpful guidance for patients…
Injections of corticosteroids into damaged tissues or painful joints can provide effective relief from pain and inflammation. Ultrasound helps to improve efficacy of these injections by ensuring that the steroids are delivered to exactly the right place. At W27 we offer ultrasound guided injections for a range of different and painful conditions. Here we focus…
In the UK, our cultural conditioning can sometimes make us unwilling to seek a second opinion, particularly in relation to medical treatment. Naturally, we want to trust medical professionals but our reluctance to seek the opinion of another can sometimes go beyond this natural instinct.
