Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body. MRI does not involve X-rays or the use of ionizing radiation. This factor distinguishes it from CT and PET scans. It is the Gold Standard for imaging the brain and the spinal cord. Since its development in the 1970s and 1980s, MRI has proven to be a versatile imaging technique. MRI is most prominently used in diagnostic medicine and biomedical research.
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.
