MRI examinations are usually used to evaluate and diagnose a variety of symptoms and conditions all over the body from Knee pain and sports-related injuries, to brain tumors and cancer. The following is just a few of the symptoms and conditions that an MRI can evaluate.With our new high-power imaging, scans that once took over an hour now can be completed in thirty minutes or less. During the scan, patients can now communicate with their technicians via radio and can be guided through the exam.

MRI OF THE UPPER AND LOWER JOINTS

Can help doctors discover the cause of any elbow, knee, or other joint pain; swelling, bleeding, or weakness of surrounding tissues; degenerative joint disorders like rheumatoid arthritis; pain caused by fibromyalgia, lupus, tendinitis, gout, or Lyme disease; bone cancer, joint dislocations, ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis

Knee Pain: ACL Injury, Torn Meniscus, Knee Bursitis, Patellar tendinitis, kneecap pain or dislocation, osteoarthritis, build-up of knee joint fluid, inability to support weight on knee joint or a decrease in motion.

MRI FOR SPORTS-RELATED INJURIES

Ankle injuries, bone fractures too fine for x-rays or CT scans, concussions, dislocated shoulders, groin pull, hamstring injuries, muscle strain, rotator cuff tear, running injuries, sprains, tailbone injuries, tennis elbow, torn ligaments or tendons, workout injuries.

MRI OF CANCER AND TUMORS

All forms of cancer and tumors, especially those involving any bones and joints, or the brain. Most commonly used for breast cancer, or brain tumors and abnormalities.

MRI OF THE HEAD

Used to diagnose headaches or migraines, check for blood flow or vessel blockages, diagnose a stroke, check for tumors, examine optic or auditory nerves, and evaluate head injuries.

MRI OF THE CHEST

Allows doctors to check for heart problems including heart disease, blocked blood vessels, and muscle damage from a heart attack; heart pain, injury, or tumors; and any problems with the lymph system.