Excellence in REMS Scans since 2018

What should I wear?

There is no need to wear any special clothing. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is ideal.

To perform the assessment, access is required to each hip and upper thigh, as well as the abdomen (tummy). Ultrasound gel is applied directly to the skin during the scan, so clothing will need to be moved sufficiently clear of these areas.

Most clients find it easiest to wear clothing that can be lowered to the knees or removed if preferred, for the hip assessment and a top that can be lifted to expose the lower abdomen for the spinal assessment.

Your dignity and comfort are important to us. Only the area being scanned will be exposed at any one time. 

The scan is simple, painless, radiation-free and takes place while you lie comfortably on an examination couch.

We recommend you read; How to Prepare for Your REMS Scan: A Step-by-Step Patient Guide.

The first & second scan is of each of your hips. Some ultrasound gel is applied and you will feel a bit of pressure when the scan is in progress. This takes less than a minute.

The third scan is done on your spine through your navel area, so you will be asked to roll up your top for this. This scan is completed in under two minutes again with a little bit of gel and downward pressure.

The results are available immediately and are visible on the screen. The REMS practitioner then sits down with you to go through the results with you. They will explain what the results mean for you now, and in the future. They will also offer advice and guidance as to how to improve your bone health (if necessary).

Your results are then emailed to you so you have them for future reference.

A comprehensive report is also generated and emailed to you with all the information/scores that is in a simple and easy to understand format. If you wish to, you can send this on to your GP or specialist.

The whole appointment takes no more than 60 minutes.