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Expert medical commentary from Dr. Prashant Sankaye (MBBS, MS, FRCR, FCPS, FHEA) and the specialist team at LSRI Harley Street.
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Two Years of “Patellar Tendonitis” – When Anterior Knee Pain Is Really Severe Patellar Tendinopathy and Hoffa’s Fat Pad Impingement
Delayed diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy is far more common than most runners and active patients realise, especially when long‑standing anterior knee pain is labelled as “tendonitis” and treated for months without imaging. Two years of pain, repeated courses of non‑specific…
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Delayed Diagnosis Elbow Tumour: One Year of Elbow Pain by Dr Prashant Sankaye
The delayed diagnosis of the elbow tumour case presented here illustrates the critical importance of early and accurate imaging. Accurate diagnosis of…
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Delayed Diagnosis of Stress Fractures: The Hidden Epidemic of Unexplained Pain
By Dr Prashant Sankaye FRCR, Consultant Musculoskeletal, Spine & Sports Radiologist | LSRI & ScannearmeLast medically reviewed: April 2026 by Dr Prashant…
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Knee MRI Scan Explained: A Complete # 1 Patient Guide by Dr Prashant Sankaye
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical imaging in the UK. Whether you are a footballer, a…
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Stem Cell Therapy: Why Patients Are Being Misled — And What You Must Know Before Spending Thousands
Across the UK and beyond, patients with serious conditions are being targeted by clinics offering stem cell therapies at costs of £5,000…
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Understanding MRI Scans: The Complete Expert Guide for Patients in London
Looking for the best **mri scan london**? If you have been referred for an MRI scan — or are considering one —…
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Can Botox Help Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Evidence, Safety and Who It Might Help
Raynaud’s phenomenon can be incredibly painful and disruptive, especially when attacks are frequent, prolonged, or complicated by digital ulcers that struggle to…
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Sacroiliitis Diagnosis: MRI; SI Joint Pain Treatment
When it comes to Sacroiliitis Diagnosis, an accurate diagnosis is the first and most critical step toward effective treatment. At LSRI London,…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-ups: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-Ups: 6 Clinical Tips
Managing rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups effectively requires both a proactive lifestyle strategy and access to precision imaging tools that go far beyond blood…
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Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis: 2 important Specialist Imaging
Understanding the difference between osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis is the single most important diagnostic step in joint care. These two conditions share…
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