Do I need an MRI? A consultant’s honest guide

Acute injury

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5 min read

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3 September 2026

Do I need an MRI? A consultant’s honest guide

When a scan changes what happens next — and when it doesn’t.

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon · reviewed 03/09/2026

Not every ski injury needs an MRI, and not every MRI needs to happen in resort. This guide explains when a scan changes the plan, what to ask the resort medical centre for, and how the right scan is booked near home.

Full article in preparation — to be written and reviewed by Mr Sven Putnis. Replace this note with the article before launch.

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