Our Facilities

Noteworthy facilities include:

• Radiolucent operating tables allowing 360 degree intra-operative spinal imaging. This is particularly important for instrumented cases and navigation.
• High lux static and mobile lighting options improve visualisation particularly with keyhole/minimally invasive surgical approaches.
• Zeiss optical microscopes produce crystal clear ‘pin sharp’ imaging.
• High resolution flat screen monitors display real time imaging.
• High flow Positive pressure air filtration reduces the risk of infections.

• Xray – This includes different types of Xray which may be taken in a static lying down or standing position, depending on request.
• Dynamic imaging – is also utilised with bending films allowing the position of the spine to be assessed both under load and through a range of different postures.
• EOS – The Harley Street Hospital is one of the very few centres in the UK and indeed Europe which has an EOS Xray machine. This technology allows us to quickly capture simultaneous biplanar images of the whole spine and create a 3D reconstruction. This advanced type of imaging is very helpful when thoroughly assessing complex spinal problems which may effect the global balance of the spine as a whole.
• MRI – We have multiple resolution options when considering MRI including 1.5T, 3T, 5T, or more powerful, with different sequencing possibilities to better show spinal pathologies. We can also introduce contrast agents to better define some types of problem, such as in patients who have had previous surgery.
• Open MRI – This can be arranged on request for patients who suffer with claustrophobia.
• CT – Fine cut high resolution CT imaging is often very helpful in showing bony anatomy in the spine, judging the position of spinal implants, and assessing fusion.