Private Hand X-ray Scan from £169
A hand X-ray creates images of the bones and joints of the hand and fingers. It is commonly used to assess injury, pain, deformity or suspected arthritis.
What can a hand X-ray scan assess?
X-rays show the bones and joint spaces but do not directly assess tendons, ligaments or many soft-tissue problems.
Why might a clinician recommend this scan?
- Suspected fracture or dislocation after injury
- Persistent pain or swelling
- Assessment of joint changes or arthritis
- Review of selected bone alignment concerns
How to prepare
Usually no special preparation is required. Remove rings if possible and tell the team if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
Safety and limitations
X-ray uses ionising radiation, usually at a low dose. The imaging team will choose the views needed to investigate the clinical question.
X-ray uses ionising radiation. The imaging team considers whether the examination is justified for your clinical question and uses an appropriate protocol.
How does it compare with other scans?
Ultrasound or MRI may be considered if the concern is mainly tendon, ligament or other soft-tissue injury.
More than a scan: doctor-led care before and after
Your scan is part of a supported care pathway. You do not need to arrange your own referral.
Before your scan: GP consultation
Discuss your symptoms, medical history and concerns with a GP. This helps you understand whether the scan is appropriate and what the examination is intended to investigate. If imaging is clinically appropriate, PrivateScans arranges the referral as part of the process.
After your scan: understand the report
Your images are reviewed and reported by a Consultant Radiologist. Your post-scan GP consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss the report in context, ask questions and understand possible next steps.
Included with your service
- Pre-scan GP consultation
- Private medical referral where appropriate
- Consultant Radiologist’s report
- Digital access to your images and report
- Post-scan GP consultation
- Dedicated Patient Care Team support
Consultation fee: You pay £25 when you book. If you proceed with the scan, the £25 is deducted from the scan price. If you do not proceed, you pay only the £25 consultation fee.
Hand X-ray scan FAQs
Practical answers about booking, preparation, reporting and the clinical pathway.
How much does a private hand x-ray scan cost?
A private hand x-ray scan starts from £169. You pay £25 for the pre-scan GP consultation when you book. If you go ahead with the scan, the £25 is deducted from the scan price. If you decide not to proceed, you only pay the £25 consultation fee. If you are unsure whether this scan is right for you, speak to a doctor today.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need to arrange your own referral. You start with a pre-scan GP consultation with PrivateScans. The GP discusses your symptoms and medical history and, if the scan is clinically appropriate, PrivateScans arranges the referral as part of the process.
Who reports my scan?
Your images are reviewed and formally reported by a Consultant Radiologist. The written report explains the imaging findings; your post-scan GP consultation helps you discuss the results in the context of your symptoms and possible next steps.
When will I receive my report?
Your Consultant Radiologist’s report is usually available within 3 days of your scan.
What happens before and after the scan?
Your service includes a pre-scan GP consultation, referral arrangements where imaging is clinically appropriate, the scan, a Consultant Radiologist’s report, digital access to your images and report, a post-scan GP consultation and support from the Patient Care Team.
Will a hand X-ray show tendon damage?
Will a hand X-ray show tendon damage? No, not directly. X-rays are mainly used to assess bones and joints.
Unsure whether this scan is right for you?
Speak to a doctor about your symptoms and the most appropriate next step.