The Snowsports Injuries Centre is part of the London Centre for Musculoskeletal Services at The Princess Grace Hospital, an acute care facility situated in the heart of London's esteemed medical district, just a short distance from Harley Street. It provides multi-disciplinary services for the diagnosis, treatment and management of all skiing and snowsports injuries.
The Princess Grace was established in 1977 and is one of the best-equipped, multi-disciplinary private hospitals in the capital, offering first class patient care across a wide range of specialties. With 110 medical and surgical beds, three intensive care beds and two high dependency beds, patients can be transferred directly to their facilities, which include one of the most advanced and best-equipped diagnostic imaging departments in London and six operating theatres.
The Snowsports Injuries team offers expert advice, support, treatment and rehabilitation for skiing and snowboarding injuries. They pride themselves on providing quality care and continually striving to help their patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Visit the Snowsports Injuries Centre web site.
Hospital Facilities
Their investment in state-of-the-art technology and skills reflects the high level of medical and surgical specialties provided at the hospital. Their commitment to supporting each specialty ensures that the optimum environment for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of ski and snowboard injuries is available to all patients.
Diagnostic Imaging for Snowsports Injuries
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General Radiology
There are five x-ray rooms in the main hospital, consisting of two rooms for digital screening as well as general radiographic work, two ultrasound rooms and a further radiographic room for general radiography.
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CT Scanning Suite
A variety of neuro, ENT, musculoskeletal and body CT scans are offered on the state-of-the-art 16 slice CT scanner.
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1.5 Tesla MRI scanning
All types of neurological, ENT, musculoskeletal and body MRI scans can be carried out, as well as MR arthograms and angiograms.
Surgical Services
The hospital has six fully equipped operating theatres, including two with laminar flow systems specifically for Orthopaedic surgery. Their theatres are equipped to the highest possible standard and are supported by fully qualified anaesthetists and pain management specialists.
The sports injuries team
The multidisciplinary snowsports injuries team at The Princess Grace Hospital has specialist skills and expertise in treating all types of ski and snowboarding injuries, and the most advanced medical facilities and equipment to provide the best possible patient outcomes.
Orthopaedic Surgeons
Muscoloskeletal Radiologists
The centre has a team of Radiologists who specialise in musculoskeltal imaging using the full range of technologies available to day.
Physiotherapists
Outpatient physiotherapy is provided at 30 Devonshire Street – a Princess Grace Hospital site with a fully equipped gymnasium, private treatment rooms and studio which combine to provide facilities for a variety of physiotherapies. Their team of physiotherapists, specialists in the management of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions including ski and snowboard injuries, are specially trained to provide rehabilitation advice following surgery.
Fitness Instructors
Individually tailored return to fitness programmes and pre-ski fitness training is provided by Catalyst Health and Fitness who is closely affiliated to The Princess Grace Hospital.
Treatment for ski and snowboard injuries
Consultants are expert in operations and treatments for orthopaedic conditions. These include minimally invasive joint arthroscopy, repair of ligament injuries, treatment of fractures and repair of tendon and nerve injuries. Multi-disciplinary services include:
- Clinical assessment and consultation
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgery
- Pathology
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Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy
- Long term rehabilitation programmes
- Fitness programmes
- Sports medicine
Head and spinal injuries are cared for by consultants at the hospital’s on site, fully integrated Brain and Spine Centre. This is a group of medical experts including brain and neurological surgeons, physicians, diagnosticians and therapists working together as a coordinated team.
Paying for Treatment
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Insurance Funded
If you have private medical insurance and wish to obtain treatment under your policy, you must contact your insurance company to confirm the level of cover provided and obtain authorisation from your insurance company before doing so.
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Self Funded
They offer a full range of self-pay packages offered at competitive rates that include diagnostic imaging, surgical treatment, physiotherapy and accommodation for inpatient stays in private rooms with en-suite facilities. They also offer a range of outpatient services including dressing changes, x-rays and physiotherapy which are charged individually.
Contact details
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London
W1U 5NY
Tel: 020 7908 2251
Fax: 020 7908 2168
Email: info@snowsportsinjuries.co.uk
Web: www.snowsportsinjuries.co.uk
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