| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a revolutionary | | | | including tumors. It also helps to detect the minor and |
| procedure used for accurate evaluation of | | | | major anomalies, which cannot be detected by the |
| musculoskeletal ailments. Most physicians depend | | | | other scanning techniques. By identifying the exact |
| heavily on MRI to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders, | | | | cause, more accurate treatment procedures can be |
| because it can provide a clear image of the affected | | | | prescribed at an early stage. |
| body part. | | | | Medications Not Required for the Scanning Process |
| Detects Even the Anomalies Hidden in the Bones | | | | MRI scanning procedure can be done within a short |
| MRI is entirely different from the traditional X-ray | | | | time period and after the scanning process patients |
| technology. Magnetic resonance imaging technology | | | | can continue with their usual activities. The imaging |
| can be used to detect minute fractures that may not | | | | process does not require patients to take any |
| be detected through X-rays. With MRI scans, the | | | | medication. |
| doctors can trace the cause of the pain, correct | | | | MRI is considered a safe procedure without side |
| position of the fractures as well as their severity. This | | | | effects. It is completely free from harmful radiations. |
| procedure can be used to identify the injuries and | | | | The entire scanning procedure is carried out with the |
| fractures in the soft tissues of ligaments, muscles, | | | | help of magnetic and radio waves. |
| tendons, shoulders, knee and hip joints and other body | | | | Due to the presence of the magnetic field, MRI scans |
| areas. | | | | are not advisable for patients with metal implants such |
| An MRI scan enables doctors to have a close | | | | as pacemakers, metal rods in bones and other |
| evaluation of the function of the tissues in the body | | | | objects, as it can dislocate these objects. Besides, |
| organs and easily spot the existence of any irregularity | | | | changes might occur in the scanned images too. |