Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI is a medical imaging exam that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to visualize internal structures of the body in detail. There is no radiation. MRI’s help Radiologist examine organs, muscles, joints,ligaments, muscles, bones, brain, spine and soft tissue anatomy. An MRI creates two-dimensional or three-dimensional images of any part of the body. MRIs provide good visual contrast between the fat and water content of the body which makes them especially useful in revealing abnormalities like tumors, inflammation and infection.
What to Expect
On Arrival
You’ll be greeted by one of our friendly technologist and guided to the MRI dressing room area.
The technologist will ask you several MRI safety questions prior to going forward with your MRI to make sure you are safe to have an MRI.
If you have a history of welding or grinding, for your safety, a no-charge X-ray will be completed prior to your MRI or MRA scan to ensure that your eyes are free of metal debris.
After all the safety questions are answered the technologist will have you change into a dressing gown and pants. You will also be asked to remove any metal items such as jewelry, body piercings, hearing aides and any other metal objects. A technologist will then walk you to the MRI scanning room.
During the Procedure
You will lie on a padded table that moves through a large, circular scanner. The scanner is a large short bore. The scanner never “closes” around you. You will be asked to hold still during the MRI scan.
We provide warm blankets and music during the exam to make it more comfortable, but you can expect to hear knocking and banging sounds during the scan.
You will be given ear plugs to reduce the scanner noise and an emergency ball to hold during the exam. Because the scanner is loud and the technologist cannot hear you while the images are being taken, you can gently squeeze the ball at any time to let them know you need assistance, and the exam will be paused so they can help.
After the Procedure
You can return to normal activities immediately.
Your doctor will receive results within 1-2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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