Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses strong magnets and radio-frequency waves to create detailed images of the body. Unlike X-rays, MRI provides highly detailed images without using radiation.
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An Abdomen MRI is a highly specialized scan focusing on the major organs inside your belly. It uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to provide detailed images of your liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and bile ducts.
An Adrenal MRI is a focused scan of the small glands that sit above each kidney. It is most often used to characterise a mass found unexpectedly on another scan, and to tell harmless adenomas apart from lesions that need further attention.
An Ankle and Foot MRI is a specialized scan focusing on the complex network of bones, ligaments, and tendons that support your body weight. It is highly effective for investigating persistent pain after a sprain, chronic heel pain, or hidden stress fractures.
A Brachial Plexus MRI examines the network of nerves running from the neck into the shoulder and arm. It is the best scan for investigating arm weakness, numbness, or paralysis following birth injury, road accidents, shoulder trauma, or nerve compression.
A Brain MRI provides detailed images of the brain and surrounding structures without using any radiation. Doctors often request it to investigate persistent headaches, dizziness, seizures, memory problems, or post-trauma vision disturbances.
A Breast MRI is a highly specialized imaging scan used to capture incredibly detailed pictures of breast tissue. It is frequently used alongside mammograms and ultrasounds to evaluate breast health.
A Cardiac MRI is an advanced imaging scan focused specifically on the heart and the major blood vessels attached to it.
A Cervical Spine MRI is a specialized scan focusing on the seven vertebrae that make up the neck, as well as the surrounding soft tissues. It is highly effective for investigating persistent neck pain, headaches, or numbness radiating into the arms.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging is an advanced MRI technique that maps the white matter tracts of the brain — the cables that connect different brain regions. It is most often used before brain surgery to help the surgeon avoid damaging the pathways that carry movement and sensation.
An Elbow MRI is a specialized scan focusing on the hinge joint of your arm. It is highly effective for investigating persistent pain from sports, repetitive stress injuries, or chronic tendonitis.
A Fetal MRI is a detailed scan of an unborn baby, usually performed in the second or third trimester to clarify findings seen on a prenatal ultrasound. It is safe, uses no radiation, and gives doctors crucial information for planning the rest of the pregnancy and delivery.
A Functional MRI maps which parts of your brain are active when you move, speak, see, or think. It is most often used before brain surgery to help the surgeon plan around the critical areas controlling movement and language.
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