Advanced Orthopaedic Imaging at Liv & Harley Street Hospital

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Advanced Orthopaedic Imaging at Liv & Harley Street Hospital centres on the EOS™ upright, ultra-low-dose imaging system—one of only four units in the UK. EOS captures simultaneous front-and-side full-body images while you stand naturally, giving surgeons a true-to-scale 3-D view of your bones and joints with up to 10 × less radiation than conventional X-ray and 30 × less than CT. The result: unmatched accuracy for diagnosing posture-related spine, hip and lower-limb problems—without the radiation burden of traditional scans.

When millimetres matter, conventional images fall short. Advanced Orthopaedic Imaging with EOS™ at Liv & Harley Street Hospital delivers the precision your spine and joints deserve—faster, safer, clearer. Book your scan and let our orthopaedic experts turn breakthrough imaging into breakthrough care.

Who Should Have It?
  • Spine patients with scoliosis, vertebral compression fractures, kyphosis or other deformities.

  • Children & teens who need repeated imaging to track growth or curvature progression.

  • Hip & knee sufferers being assessed for joint replacement, limb-length discrepancy or rotational issues.

  • Athletes requiring precise alignment analysis after injury.

  • Anyone seeking second-opinion measurements before complex orthopaedic surgery.

Who Can Take It?
  • Adults and children who can stand (10–25 s scan).

  • Patients wanting the lowest feasible radiation dose.

  • Individuals who need full-body alignment in one shot—no stitched images.

Who Might Need Alternative Imaging?
  • Those unable to stand or hold posture for ~20 seconds (wheelchair users can still have seated EOS views—ask our team).

  • Patients with open wounds/infection at contact points.

  • Extreme obesity that exceeds scanner width or weight limit

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Why Choose Us

Liv & HSH London

  • World-Class Technology

    • Nobel-Prize-inspired particle-detection tech delivers true 1 : 1 scale skeletal reconstructions—ideal for surgical planning.

  • Ultra-Low Radiation

    • Up to 90 % dose reduction vs. standard X-ray; 30× lower than CT—crucial for paediatric and repeat imaging.

  • Consultant-Led Interpretation

    • Specialist spine and orthopaedic surgeons read every study, using sterEOS™ 3-D software for centimetre-level accuracy.

  • Seamless Surgical Pathway

    • Images import straight into planning suites for custom rods, cutting guides or robotic joint-replacement protocols.

What Do We Do? (Procedures & Scans)

Scan TypeWhat It ShowsTypical UsesTime
Full-Spine EOSCervical to pelvis, AP + LATScoliosis, kyphosis, sagittal balance20 s
Lower-Limb EOSHips → ankles, weight-bearingLimb-length, osteoarthritis alignment15 s
Whole-Body EOS 3-DHead-to-toe skeletonPre-op posture mapping, growth studies25 s

Procedure Snapshot

ItemDetail
Pain ReliefNone—stand comfortably in scanner
PrepRemove metal objects; light clothing or gown
Duration10–25 seconds of actual exposure
DowntimeZero—results discussed same/next day

Key Advantages

  • 3-D surface reconstructions without extra scans.

  • Spatial calibration—no magnification errors when measuring vertebrae or joint angles.

  • True weight-bearing posture, revealing deformities hidden in supine MRI/CT.

Potential Limitations

  • Image clarity can drop if patients sway or cannot maintain position.

  • Soft tissues (ligaments, discs) are not detailed—MRI may still be needed for those structures.

  • Very large body habitus may exceed field; we offer alternative low-dose protocols if required.

FAQ

Frequently Ask Questions.

Everything you want to know about Advanced Orthopaedic Imaging in London Liv & Harley Street Hospital.

Absolutely. Dose is roughly equal to 1–2 days of natural background radiation—ideal for youngsters needing serial scans.

No. The machine is open-ended; you simply stand still while two silent detectors glide past.

A consultant summary is available within 24 hours; urgent surgical cases can be fast-tracked the same day.

For bone alignment, yes. For discs, nerves or soft tissue, MRI still plays a complementary role.

Most UK insurers recognise EOS as an advanced X-ray; we provide pre-authorisation codes on request.