Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic method that uses a magnetic field and radiofrequency signals to generate cross-sectional images of the body. The examination does not involve ionising radiation and is commonly chosen when tissue contrast needs to be assessed in greater detail.
MRI is frequently used for evaluation of the brain and spine, where small structural changes can influence treatment decisions. It is also helpful when findings on X-ray or CT require further clarification rather than repeat exposure to radiation-based imaging.
The examination supports assessment of ligament and joint injury, neurological disorders, tumours, cardiac structure, and abdominal organ disease. In selected patients with increased risk, MRI may also be used as part of breast screening protocols alongside other recommended tests.
Studies are interpreted by radiologists and correlated with the referring clinician’s findings before reporting.
Need of MRI Scan:
To enable a medical professional to view the organs, bones and tissues inside your body without having to perform surgery.
To help diagnose a disease or injury or abnormality of the joints.
To give further information about a particular health condition if an X ray or CT scan was not able to do so.
To diagnose a wide variety of conditions right from torn ligaments to tumors. They are particularly useful in examinations of the brain and spinal cord.
To provide breast cancer screening for women who are at a higher risk of the disease.
To diagnose certain types of heart ailments.
To evaluate diseases of the liver and other abdominal organs.
MRI is needed in headache, low back ache and in cases of injuries of joints. It also will be required when there is abdominal pain, uterine or ovarian diseases etc
You need to remove all metallic objects including metallic implants, keys, coins, wallet, cards having magnetic strips, all types of jewelry, hair pins.
Detailed clinical history, including previous scan details if there, to be provided Counseling will be provided to you to avoid claustrophobia & you’re required to keep still. Contrast injection risks and benefits will be informed to you & your relative.
