About LSRI

At London Sports & Rheumatology Imaging, our mission is to provide exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic care, helping you achieve better health and mobility.

Our Mission: Diagnose First, Treat Second

At LSRI, we believe that every treatment decision must begin with a precise, evidence-based diagnosis. Too many patients endure months of ineffective physiotherapy, repeated GP consultations, and unnecessary medication because the underlying structural diagnosis was never properly established. Our philosophy — Diagnose First, Treat Second — means patients leave their first appointment with clarity, not conjecture.

Using state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanning and high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound, our team produces definitive anatomical maps of joint, tendon, ligament, and soft tissue pathology — giving patients and their clinicians the objective data needed to make confident treatment decisions.

Expert Musculoskeletal Imaging in London

LSRI specialises exclusively in musculoskeletal and rheumatological imaging — unlike district general hospitals where MSK radiology competes with all other imaging modalities. Our dedicated specialist focus means faster turnaround times, higher resolution imaging protocols tailored to MSK pathology, and detailed, clinically actionable reports written specifically for the referring clinician or patient.

Our imaging services include:

• 3T MRI Scanning — High-field, high-resolution imaging for joints, spine, soft tissues, and inflammatory conditions
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound — Dynamic, real-time assessment of tendons, ligaments, bursae, joints, and soft tissue masses
• X-Ray — Structural bone assessment for osteoarthritis, fractures, and deformity
• MR Arthrography — Contrast-enhanced joint imaging for labral tears and cartilage assessment
• Lumps & Bumps Clinic — Specialist ultrasound assessment of superficial soft tissue masses

Precision Injection Therapy

Beyond diagnostics, LSRI offers a comprehensive range of ultrasound-guided injection therapies — ensuring every injection is delivered with pinpoint anatomical precision. Our injection services include:

• Arthrosamid (polyacrylamide hydrogel) — A pioneering, potentially permanent treatment for knee osteoarthritis
• Ultrasound-guided steroid injections — Targeted anti-inflammatory relief for joints, tendons, and bursae
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy — Biologically active growth factor injections to stimulate tissue healing
• Hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) — Joint lubrication therapy for osteoarthritis
• Botox MSK, Cingal, Durolane, and Ostenil injection protocols

Why Patients Choose LSRI

Our patients have access to one of the UK’s most highly credentialed MSK radiologists in a comfortable, private clinic environment — without waiting lists, without referral bureaucracy, and without diagnostic uncertainty. With 5.0-star Google ratings and verified reviews on Doctify and iWantGreatCare, LSRI has earned a reputation as London’s leading specialist MSK imaging destination.

LSRI is also a recognised destination for expert second opinions and medicolegal reporting, providing independent, court-admissible MSK imaging assessments across orthopaedic, sports medicine, rheumatological, and occupational health contexts.

Our Clinical Team

LSRI is built around the clinical expertise and personal attention of Dr Prashant Sankaye, who personally performs every imaging examination and interventional procedure within the service. Unlike larger hospitals where imaging is delegated to rotating radiographers, at LSRI your examination is always supervised and reported by a fully credentialed Consultant MSK Radiologist.

Our Locations

LSRI operates from two convenient London locations:

• LSRI Harley Street: The Harley Street Hospital, 19 Harley Street, London, W1G 8AQ
• LSRI Northwest London: Medic Care Direct, 62 Station Road, Harrow, HA2 7SJ

Both sites offer flexible appointment times including early morning and weekend slots to accommodate working professionals and those travelling from outside London. Contact us or book your appointment online today.