Diagnostic Hand and Wrist MRI Scan
Come to Vista Health to identify the cause of any hand and wrist problems. We provide separate scans for the wrist, palm, thumb and fingers.
Book an appointment today by filling out our online form.
Affordable and Accessible Scan
Hand and wrist health is critical to just about every profession, and a serious injury could potentially be disastrous for your livelihood. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause permanent nerve damage if left alone.
Whatever your profession and income, you deserve access to high-quality diagnostic services. That’s why Vista Health makes hand and wrist MRI scans affordable and easy to schedule. You can self-refer, set an appointment within five minutes and get a competitively priced scan.
Symptoms that May Warrant a Hand and Wrist MRI
Your physician may recommend you get a hand and wrist MRI if you’re suffering from any of the following:
- Limited range of motion
- Recurring pain in your wrist
- Numbness
- Inflammation or swelling
- Sports injuries or impacts
What a Hand and Wrist MRI Scan Detects
The hand is a complex structure, so it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of your pain. However, an MRI will allow us to examine the inner bones and tissue. We will scan either your wrist, palm, thumb or the other four fingers, depending on your symptoms.
Wrist Scan
The wrist is the most complicated part of your hand. A scan of it will show:
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The eight wrist bones
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Ligaments
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Cartilage
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Muscles
Wrist MRI scans can detect the following issues:
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Injuries (from impacts and repetitive stress)
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Arthritis
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Ganglion cysts
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Kienbock’s disease
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The severity of carpal tunnel syndrome
Palm Scan
A scan of your palm will show:
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The five metacarpal bones
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Tendons connecting to the fingers
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Nerves
Your radiologist may diagnose you with:
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Fractures
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Inflammation
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Ganglion cysts
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Ligament tears
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Nerve damage
Thumb or Finger Scan
Finally, scanning your thumb or the other four fingers will show:
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Phalanges (two in the thumb, three in each other finger)
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Joints
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Flexor tendons
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Nerves
A scan of your thumb or fingers may be used to diagnose or monitor the following conditions:
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Fractures
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Osteoarthritis
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Tendinitis
With the information provided by your radiologist’s diagnosis, your physician can recommend a sound treatment plan.
How To Prepare For Your MRI Scan
To prepare for your scan, you need to provide our team with information about your medical history. You may be asked to fast before the procedure, but this is unlikely. In most cases, patients don’t have any restrictions on food or medication.
However, some conditions like claustrophobia and electronic implants like pacemakers may interfere with the procedure. Your radiologist may have to take extra precautions or recommend a different approach to ensure your safety.
Don’t Delay Your Treatment
If the pain in your hand or wrist doesn’t subside, or if it worsens after a few days, don’t wait any longer for it to heal on its own. Otherwise, you risk suffering from permanent nerve damage.
Take the next step towards recovery with Vista Health. We’ll provide you with an accurate diagnosis of your condition so your physician can recommend an appropriate treatment.
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 |
Standard MRI -Scan from 7 days |
£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
Concerned about illness or injury? Immediate access to diagnostic services
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.