MRI Exam DescriptionsNeurological ImagingMRI provides the most precise, sophisticated visualization of the brain and spine available. MRI helps in the early detection and diagnosis of brain and nervous system disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, tumors, spinal diseases, hydrocephalus, stroke, and traumatic injuries.Sports Medicine/Orthopedic ImagingMRI is superb at closely visualizing joints and the surrounding tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. This is particularly helpful with sports-related injuries.Body ImagingMRI complements CT in looking at anatomic and pathologic processes in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. MRI is replacing invasive procedures, such as angiography, and ERCP's in evaluation of the gallbladder and biliary ducts.ContraindicationsAlthough MRI is a convenient and safe procedure, there are some contraindications. Because the exam uses a strong magnetic field, contraindications include cardiac pacemakers, brain aneurysm surgical clips, inner ear prosthetics and pain spinal stimulator devices. Notify your technologist or physician if you feel any of these may be an issue for you. |
Latest NewsUSPSTF recommends bone density screening for at-risk womenJanuary 18th, 2011 Women past the age of menopause who are at risk of osteoporosis should receive regular bone density screening, according to guidelines issued this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The new guidelines should make screening available to younger women compared to the task force's previous policy...Read More Women at high risk for breast cancer not getting MRI screeningJanuary 13th, 2011 January 13, 2011 -- Despite American Cancer Society guidelines recommending that women at high risk for breast cancer undergo MRI screening in addition to regular mammography, only 14% of these women are getting the scans, according to researchers from the University of Colorado...Read More |
