News & Insights
Expert medical commentary from Dr Prashant Sankaye, Consultant MSK Radiologist (MBBS, MS, FCPS, MRCS, CCBST, FRCR, PGCE(Med), FHEA, PGDip Sports and Exercise Medicine), and the specialist team at LSRI Harley Street.
LSRI News & Insights
Can an MRI Miss Something? Why Scan Findings Get Missed, and How to Reduce the Risk
Can an MRI miss something? Yes, sometimes, but rarely because of the machine. How often scan findings are missed, the seven common reasons, and what you can do to reduce the risk.
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The Radiology Consultation: Why Our Radiologist Talks to You Before Reporting Your Scan
Most people never meet the radiologist who reports their scan. Why our radiologist hears your story first, what the evidence shows, and…
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Who Reports Your MRI Matters: MSK Radiologists and Scan Protocols
The most important choice when you book an MRI is often invisible: who will read it. What the evidence says about specialist…
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Think a Radiologist Missed Something on Your Scan? Why Every Scan Is Kept, and How Fair Review Works
Every scan and report is archived, so any miss can be re-examined later, usually with hindsight. How radiology learns from its errors,…
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Knee Locked or Giving Way After an Injury? When an MRI Really Matters
A knee that locks, gives way or swells after a twist needs a clear diagnosis. Here is when to get it reviewed…
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A Lump Under the Skin? When to Get It Checked and Why the First Scan Matters
Most lumps under the skin are harmless. Learn which signs mean a lump needs prompt checking, and why we recommend a scan…
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Wrist Pain After a Fall? Why a Normal X-Ray Doesn’t Rule Out a Scaphoid Fracture
A normal X-ray after a fall does not always rule out a broken scaphoid. Learn the signs, what delay can cost and…
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Swollen, Stiff Joints in the Morning? Why the First 3 Months of Arthritis Matter
Swollen small joints and morning stiffness lasting 30 minutes or more can be early inflammatory arthritis. Here is why the first months…
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Inflammatory Back Pain: Why Axial Spondyloarthritis Is Diagnosed Years Late
Axial spondyloarthritis takes years to diagnose. Learn the signs of inflammatory back pain and what blood tests, X-rays and MRI can and…
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Can You Have a Broken Hip With a Normal X-Ray? Occult Hip Fractures Explained
A broken hip can hide on a normal first X-ray. Learn who is at risk, the warning signs after a fall and…
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