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MRI Whole Spine
Medintu offers full MRI Whole Spine scans, which provide totally non-invasive analyses of the architecture of the spine such that problems between the cervical and lumbar regions are revealed. A Whole Spine MRI scan is a powerful tool for diagnosis, allowing extremely high-resolution images to be captured of the spinal cord, discs, nerves, and surrounding tissues. It’s very useful especially for conditions like slipped discs, spinal cord trauma, infection, tumor diseases, and degenerative illness so that your doctor needs to be transparent in case planning for proper treatment with Medintu. We provide you immediate, professional MRI diagnosis backed by technological superiority and the experience of our expert radiologists. For your availability and convenience in having an MRI Whole Spine scan, we fast track your results and their reports for accurate case management and care. Medintu assures quality patient-centered spine imaging service.
What is an MRI Whole Spine Scan?
An MRI Whole Spine Scan is a diagnostic imaging test that shows high-resolution images of the whole spine, from the cervical to the thoracic and lumbar regions. These images are generated with a powerful magnetic field and radio waves without exposing any sort of radiation. Several conditions of the spine need to be scanned for proper diagnosis, among which are disc herniations, spinal cord injuries, tumors, infections, and degenerative diseases, helping doctors devise a best possible treatment plan to maximize spinal well-being.
How MRI Whole Spine Scans Work?
- The MRI Whole Spine is made based on the highly strong magnetic fields, high-resolution radio waves, and detail images in the spine region.
- A motorized table on which the patient lies slides into the MRI machine, and she will be kept as still as possible during the procedure.
- The machine’s magnets align the hydrogen atoms in the body, which then emit signals that the scanner detects.
- The computer will process these signals to yield cross-sectional images of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
- The images enable doctors to assess spinal health and discover problems from injuries, tumors, and problems resulting from disc pressure.
Advantages of an MRI Whole Spine Scan
Higher resolution imaging: Because clear images of spinal structures are provided with MRI scans of the spine, this may be considered the most accurate conditions such as herniated discs, tumors, or injury to the spinal cord.
1.No radiation exposure: It uses magnetic fields and radio waves instead of X-rays or CT scans, thus no possibly damaging levels of radiation exposes the patient while it makes relatively safer to the patients who will require more than one scan.
2.Spinal Scan Full: It consists of all the parts – cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral area. In this, proper visualization for the identification of overall issues which are affecting most of the areas simultaneously are derived in this section.
3.Visualization Soft Tissues: MRI represents excellent soft tissue visualization particularly of muscles, ligament, and nerves. Since MRI shows better differentiation and characterization between different types of abnormalities; hence, patients are likely to receive appropriately targeted treatment plans.
4.This is a non-invasive procedure and an MRI Whole Spine scan would allow for the full examination without surgical intervention, hence less discomfort with lesser risk to the patient.
How MRI Whole Spine Scan in Diagnosis and Treatment?
- MRI Whole Spine scans are detailed diagnostics that can be used for the proper diagnosis of problems in the spine, which include disc herniations, tumors, and spinal stenosis.
- High-resolution imaging helps the doctor to properly evaluate the extent and exact location of the abnormalities involved, thereby helping in making fast decisions regarding treatment.
- These results guide the development of specifically tailored treatment plans, surgery, physical therapy, or medications.
- MRI scans can be repeated to monitor chronic conditions over time. This allows a time course evaluation of the efficacy of treatment.
- Knowledge about spinal health increases through MRI Whole Spine scans. With such knowledge, clinicians are in a better position to make informed decisions and provide optimal patient care.
- Test Type: MRI Whole Spine
- Preparation:
- Wear a loose-fitting cloth
- Fasting not required
- Carry Your ID Proof
- Prescription is mandatory for patients with a doctor’s sign, stamp, with DMC/HMC number; as per PC-PNDT Act
- Reports Time: With in 3-4 hours
- Test Price: Rs.2500
What is an MRI Whole Spine scan for?
For scanning the whole spine and finding any abnormalities related to herniated disc, injury, tumors, infection, or degenerative disease
How long does it take to do an MRI Whole Spine scan?
On an average, 45 to 60 minutes of scan time is required if additional details are needed
Are the MRI Whole Spine scan safe?
Yes because of the use of the magnetic field instead of a form of radiation; otherwise, some metal implants in certain parts of the body make you ineligible for doing such a scan.
Do I need any special preparation before the scan?
No special prep is needed; avoid wearing metal; inform staff of any implants.
When will I get my MRI Whole Spine scan results?
Result are usually available within 24–48 hours if a rapid diagnosis is needed.
Why Choose Medintu for MRI Whole Spine?
Make it Medintu for an MRI Whole Spine test, where you will not only be getting quality services but also NABL- and ICMR-qualified labs. Medintu uses state-of-the-art imaging technology run by qualified radiologists to conduct an accurate diagnosis of disc problems and spinal cord issues. We care about you, so we will go that extra mile to comfort you, starting from how easily you can book for yourself to when your report reaches you on time and, above all, the hospitality from our staff. Trust Medintu for a high-standard MRI service that comes centered on your health, providing insight after through analysis for treatment purposes.