MRI for General Practitioners — person under the age of 16
Item |
Description |
63508 |
Head
Scan of the head for any of the following:
- unexplained seizure
- unexplained headache where significant pathology is suspected
- paranasal sinus pathology which has not responded to conservative therapy.
|
63511 |
Spine
Scan of the spine following radiographic examination for any of the following:
- significant trauma
- unexplained neck or back pain with associated neurological signs
- unexplained back pain where significant pathology is suspected
|
63514 |
Knee
Scan of the knee following radiographic examination for internal joint derangement. |
63517 |
Hip
Scan of the hip following radiographic examination for any of the following:
- suspected septic arthritis
- suspected slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- suspected perthes disease
|
63520 |
Elbow
Scan of the elbow following radiographic examination where a significant fracture or avulsion injury is suspected that will change management. |
63523 |
Wrist
Scan of the wrist following radiographic examination where a scaphoid fracture is suspected. |