MRI (Magnetic Resonance
Imaging) is ordered by your
physician to evaluate internal body structures without having to
use X-ray or surgery. MRI uses the physical properties of magnetic
fields, radio waves, and computers to generate images of soft
tissues within the body. MRI is a non-invasive procedure and there
are no known side or after effects.
Patients are asked to lie on a table
and remain still for approximately 30 minutes to one hour depending
on the test ordered. During the examination, a faint knocking sound
will be heard, which is normal and is the operation of the imaging
process. The images are formed from signals emitted by tissue in
the body. The MRI process captures different tissue characteristics
and translates them into different contrast levels on the
image.
Diagnostic Radiology
Radiography, known to most people as x-ray, is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. For nearly a century, diagnostic images have been created by passing small, highly controlled amounts of radiation through the human body, capturing the resulting shadows and reflections on a photographic plate. X-ray imaging is the fastest and easiest way for a physician to view and assess broken bones, cracked skulls and injured backbones. At least two films are taken of a bone, and often three films if the problem is around a joint (knee, elbow, or wrist). X-rays also play a key role in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of sports injuries. X-ray is useful in detecting more advanced forms of cancer in bones. Very early cancer findings require other methods.
Diagnostic Radiology
Radiography, known to most people as x-ray, is the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. For nearly a century, diagnostic images have been created by passing small, highly controlled amounts of radiation through the human body, capturing the resulting shadows and reflections on a photographic plate. X-ray imaging is the fastest and easiest way for a physician to view and assess broken bones, cracked skulls and injured backbones. At least two films are taken of a bone, and often three films if the problem is around a joint (knee, elbow, or wrist). X-rays also play a key role in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of sports injuries. X-ray is useful in detecting more advanced forms of cancer in bones. Very early cancer findings require other methods.
