What is MRI?
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It's a non-invasive, revolutionary process that enables doctors to "see" inside your body, without surgery and without the radiation that is used in x-rays and CT scans.
Diagnostic-quality MR images provide highly accurate information to your physician, who is then able to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
The level of detail an MRI scan provides means there can be much greater accuracy in the early detection and treatment of disease. Early treatment is often less expensive and much more successful - which means MRI can save both time and money and, in some cases, early detection can also save a life.
In addition, MRI exams use no radiation and pose no known health concerns. Best of all, the procedure is virtually painless and may eliminate the need for diagnostic surgery.
MRI is especially good at showing fluids and tissues, but also shows bones.
Patients whose bodies contain magnetic metals or devices such as iron shavings, iron bullets, pacemakers, implanted hearing aids, aneurysm clips, or other types of magnetic metals will not be given MRI tests. Each patient is personally “screened” by our staff before entering the MRI suite. We ask that every patient call the imaging center before arriving so our staff may ask the patient questions to determine if the patient is eligible for imaging studies. Many surgically implanted devices are not magnetic, such as titanium knees, hips, and the like. Our staff will work with your doctor to determine which tests are best for you.
Diagnostic-quality MR images provide highly accurate information to your physician, who is then able to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
The level of detail an MRI scan provides means there can be much greater accuracy in the early detection and treatment of disease. Early treatment is often less expensive and much more successful - which means MRI can save both time and money and, in some cases, early detection can also save a life.
In addition, MRI exams use no radiation and pose no known health concerns. Best of all, the procedure is virtually painless and may eliminate the need for diagnostic surgery.
MRI is especially good at showing fluids and tissues, but also shows bones.
Patients whose bodies contain magnetic metals or devices such as iron shavings, iron bullets, pacemakers, implanted hearing aids, aneurysm clips, or other types of magnetic metals will not be given MRI tests. Each patient is personally “screened” by our staff before entering the MRI suite. We ask that every patient call the imaging center before arriving so our staff may ask the patient questions to determine if the patient is eligible for imaging studies. Many surgically implanted devices are not magnetic, such as titanium knees, hips, and the like. Our staff will work with your doctor to determine which tests are best for you.
