MRI scan for
- Joints: knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow.
- Spine: herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, nerve compression.
- Muscles, tendons: muscle tears, tendon injuries, inflammation.
- Ligaments: cruciate ligament, side ligament or syndesmosis injuries.
- Cartilage, bones: cartilage damage, bone marrow oedema, stress fractures, tumours.
Advantages:
- No radiation, no X-rays.
- Very good representation of soft tissues.
- High accuracy in sports injuries and degenerative diseases.
Process:
- Duration about 15 minutes, depending on the body region examined.
- During the examination, you must lie as quietly as possible.
- A contrast medium (gadolinium) is usually not necessary.
Frequently asked questions:
- Herniated disc.
- Bond and cartilage damage.
- Meniscus or cruciate ligament tear.
- Rotator cuff tear, labra lesions.
- Rheumatic joint inflammation.
