Shoulder Pain MRI Diagnosis @ $950

Shoulder Pain is a problem that affects many people.
It can affect younger people who injure their spine due to sports as well to older patients who have age related shoulder pain.
It can sometimes also be a symptom of serious underlying conditions.

Shoulder pain can sometimes recover with rest, short term pain medications and physiotherapy.

However, if it does not recover quickly, a complete medical consultation with a thorough physical examination and an MRI is highly recommended.

In particular, an MRI is very important to look for serious conditions like a rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder and cancer.

To help patients get a timely, safe diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pain, The Pain Relief Clinic provides faster access to MRI Scans.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) Scan is a medical technology that has revolutionized the management of people with shoulder pain.

It is often considered the single best imaging modality for diagnosing the precise cause of the problem and gold standard to help with planning appropriate treatment for shoulder problems.

Why Do People Delay Doing MRIs for Shoulder Pain?

An MRI is a very safe investigation and does not involve radiation associated with X-rays. It is often the preferred scan for someone with severe or persistent shoulder pain.

The main reason holding people and even doctors from requesting MRIs is the misconception that they cost too much.

While a quick check with some private imaging centres will likely reveal the costs of an MRI to be well over a thousand Singapore dollars, there are often ways to reduce the cash involved.

3 Ways To Reduce Your MRI Costs

1. Singaporean patients may visit a polyclinic for a referral to a restructured hospital. If the doctor in the restructured hospital agrees to order an MRI for your shoulder, the government subsidy given will significantly reduce the cost involved.
2. Many insurance plans will cover the costs of your MRIs. Company health insurance plans, personal accident insurance plans, and even integrated shield plans that many Singaporeans have bought using their medisave can cover the costs of an MRI scan.
3. Medisave is also an option to help people pay for their MRI scans. Depending on your medical condition, it is possible to claim up to $300 or $600 of medisave for your MRI scans.

All the above can be arranged on the same day (subject to appointment slot availability) at a cost of $950.

If you are unsure of the cause for your aches, pain or stiffness, if your condition has not improved despite other treatments, or if you have been told to consider surgery, simply call +65 9108506 or send a Whatsapp for an appointment.