MRI

MRI is a method that uses a magnetic field to obtain detailed images of the body. It produces clear images with different contrast for each tissue (for example, depending on the fat and water content of the tissues). It provides extremely detailed images, especially of soft tissues. Another advantage is that it can capture images from many different angles without the patient having to move.

Most common areas of use:

• Diagnosis of conditions such as stroke and brain and spinal cord tumors,
• Evaluation of joints in the musculoskeletal system and detection of ligament tears,
• Detailed structural examination of the heart.

Advantages:

• It is harmless to the patient; there is no exposure to radiation,
• In some cases it provides better images and detail than CT,
• The agents used in MRI (for contrast-enhanced MRI) are much less likely to cause allergies.