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Spine & Orthopedic Assessments at Liv & Harley Street Hospital
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What does Spine & Orthopaedic Assessment mean?
At Liv Harley Street Hospital’s Spine & Orthopaedic Assessment Suite we blend cutting-edge imaging with consultant-grade clinical testing to pinpoint the exact cause of back, neck, joint or postural pain—often in a single visit. Our multidisciplinary team (spinal surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, foot & ankle surgeons, pain management specialists, radiologists, neuro-physiologists and physiotherapists) use the latest ultra low-dose radiation scans, dynamic studies and targeted diagnostic injections to build a 360-degree map of your spine or limb alignment before any treatment plan is suggested.
Who do we Assess?
Persistent back or neck pain
Suspected disc herniation, sciatica, stenosis or facet arthritis
Scoliosis, kyphosis or post-fracture deformity needing precise angle measurements
Recurring knee or hip pain
Athletes with recurrent sports spine or joint injuries affecting performance
Pre-surgical or post-surgical patients requiring outcome scans
Anyone seeking a second opinion before committing to injections or surgery
(Not suitable during pregnancy for X-ray/CT studies; acute spinal cord compression requires emergency care first.)
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Why Choose Us
Liv & HSH London
EOS 3-D Upright Imaging – one of only three UK centres offering Nobel-Prize technology with < 10 % of standard X-ray radiation.
One-Stop Diagnostic Pathway – MRI, CT, nerve-conduction studies and consultant report completed the same day.
Inter-Specialty Review Board – spine, orthopaedics, pain and physio experts discuss complex cases every week.
CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ Imaging Department – strict dose-monitoring and double consultant reporting for accuracy.
What do we do?
Assessments & Tests
| Test / Assessment | What It Shows | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| EOS Full-Body 3-D X-ray | Standing posture, scoliosis or limb-length inequality with 1:1 scale accuracy | 15 min |
| High-Resolution MRI | Disc degeneration, nerve compression, soft-tissue injury | 25 min |
| CT / CT-Myelogram | Bony stenosis, fractures, post-fusion evaluation | 20–30 min |
| Dynamic Flexion-Extension X-ray | Instability or spondylolisthesis under movement | 10 min |
| Provocative Facet / Nerve-Root Blocks | Pinpoint pain generator; double as therapeutic shot | 30 min (day-case) |
| Electro-Diagnostic EMG / NCS | Nerve root vs. peripheral nerve injury, neuropathy | 45 min |
| DEXA Bone Density | Osteoporosis or fracture-risk profiling | 10 min |
| Gait & Balance Analysis | Functional impact of spine or limb deformity | 20 min |
Pain-relief: local anaesthetic is used for injection studies; MRI/CT scans are painless.
Back-to-routine: Imaging-only visits have zero downtime; injection blocks require 24 h of light activity only.
Benefits of a Comprehensive Assessment
Accurate diagnosis first time → avoids unnecessary surgery or months of trial-and-error therapy
Ultra-low radiation with EOS for children & repeat-scan adults
Immediate treatment decisions – targeted injections, rehab pathway or minimally invasive surgery scheduled without delay
Baseline measurements enable objective tracking of posture or fusion progress
Potential Risks & Limitations
Small radiation exposure with X-ray/CT (minimised by EOS and dose-modulation)
Rare bruising or temporary numbness after diagnostic injections
Claustrophobia in MRI (open-MRI or sedation available)
False-negative blocks if pain source is multi-factorial—confirmed with second-level tests if needed
FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions.
Everything you want to know about Spine & Orthopedic Assessments in London Liv & Harley Street Hospital.
Remove metal objects; continue normal diet unless having a contrast CT (fast 4 h). Comfortable clothing advised.
Its primary role is to confirm the pain generator; relief may last hours to weeks. Definitive options (ablation, surgery, rehab) follow.
Yes—our radiologists will compare them to see progression. Bring discs or reports on the day.
Most UK insurers pre-authorise consultant-ordered scans and blocks. Our team supplies all codes for approval.
Verbal feedback before you leave; full written consultant report and images delivered via secure portal within 24 h.