Normally results are sent to whoever referred you. MSKCATs when they receive the results normally discuss them with you when you rebook a follow up and then send an update letter to your GP.
Imaging and Investigations
At the Whittington Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinic, our advanced practice physiotherapists are dedicated to providing thorough assessments of your musculoskeletal conditions. Following your assessment, your physiotherapist may recommend further investigations, such as imaging studies, to enhance their understanding of your specific issue.
Investigations may include X-rays, MRIs, ultrasound scan or nerve conduction studies, which help to visualize the structures within your body. Referrals for these investigations are made to ensure a precise diagnosis and to guide the most effective treatment plan tailored to your needs. Understanding the underlying causes of pain or discomfort is essential in facilitating optimal recovery and improving your overall quality of life.
X-Ray
For X-Ray you can either attend Whittington Hospital or Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre. It is a walk-in Service, you do not need an appointment. Please take some form of identification with you. Please find the links below .
Whittington Hospital imaging department
Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre Imaging department
MRI
For MRI’s, your clinician can either refer you to Whittington Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and Inhealth or after discussing with you. Once a referral is made, you will receive an appointment from the respective hospital. For more information and to cancel/re-schedule your appointment please click on the links below:
Ultrasound Scan
For ultrasound scans, your clinician can either refer you to Whitington Hospital or Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre via ICE. For more information, please click on the location links below:
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG)
For nerve conduction studies and electromyography, your clinician will refer you to neurophysiology department at the Whittington Hospital.
For more information and to cancel or to re-schedule your appointment, please go to our neurophysiology department webpage.
Next Steps
- Once you are referred for a specific investigation (MRI, Ultrasound scan, nerve conduction study), you will be contacted by the hospital to book an appointment.
- Once you have a date for your investigation, you should call the MSK CATS Service (02072883317) or email whh-tr.mskinterfaceservice@nhs.net and book a follow up appointment to see the clinician who referred you. At the follow up (Face 2 Face or Telephone Apt) you can discuss your scan/imaging results, and make further planning of management from there.
- It maybe that a plan after imaging has already been discussed between you and your physiotherapist and in which case you would follow the plan already given.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I get a copy of the report and images?
Your imaging report can be provided by your MSKCATS clinician. Images are automatically sent to the hospital system. If you require the images you can speak with imaging department of the hospital you are referred to and potentially purchase a CD with images on a disc.
Last updated03 Jun 2025