Information for Doctors

The Bone and Joint (musculoskeletal) division of the Department of Radiology at St. James’s Hospital is closely aligned to the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology departments. We offer a full range of services to diagnose and treat bone and joint problems including MRI imaging at both 1.5T and 3T, SPECT isotope bone scans and static and dynamic musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Information for Patients

The musculoskeletal system refers to the bone and joints in your body, including your spine. Trauma and arthritis can damage the musculoskeletal system and we provide a full range of imaging test including MRI, CT, Radiographs, Ultrasound and bone scans. In discussion with your doctor we will choose the correct test to assess your joints. Dr Ciaran Johnston leads our MSK service and also performs a variety of joint injections for chronic pain. Most MSK imaging and intervention require no patient preparation.

Appointments

Most appointments for MSK imaging and joint injections will be scheduled on the same week as your referral. A referral letter from your doctor is required at the time of the scan unless otherwise instructed. To make an appointment please see our contact section.