With incredible accuracy, MRI can detect many abnormalities which CT scanning and X-rays cannot, especially those involving soft tissue.  In fact, MRI reduces the need for biopsies, exploratory surgery, and other diagnostic procedures which carry associated risk.

MRI is also versatile, with the ability to image most parts of the body for effective clinical evaluation of:

- Brain disorders
- Traumatic injuries
- Eye abnormalities
- Spine diseases
- Tumor detection
- Liver and other abdominal diseases

- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Facial/neck abnormalities
- Infection
- Cardiac malformation
- Blood flow and vessel disorders
The better the images, the earlier a disorder can be identified and evaluated, enabling doctors to treat it with greater success.
 

You may eat normally and go about your daily routine.  Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless otherwise directed.  Because of the magnetic field, you will be asked to leave the following items in a private locker outside the scan room:

- Eye glasses
- Hearing Aids
- Jewelry
- Keys
- Watches

- Removable Dental Work
- Coins
- Credit Cards
- Hairpins
- Other Metallic or Metal Objects
 

Please check with your physician or MRI technologist if you have had any brain, eye, ear or other surgeries or any of the following:

- Pacemaker
- Neuro-Stimulator (Ten-unit)
- Aneurysm Clips
- Implanted Drug Infusion Device
- Metal Implants or Cochlear Implants
- Permanent Eyeliner or Surgical Staples
* If you are pregnant, you should consult with your physician
 
 
 

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