MRI

The MRI machine produces an image using a strong magnetic field and sends pulses of radio waves from a scanner. Together they change the alignment of the hydrogen protons in your body - causing radio signals to be sent out. These signals are received and analyzed by a computer that creates a 3 dimensional image. MRI is a good way to image soft tisse structures like nerves, discs, and ligaments.

MRI is useful to evaluate

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• problems of the spinal discs

• spinal stenosis

• tumors

• arthritis

• infection

MRI is not safe if you have non-MRI compatible metallic implants, such as pacemakers. MRI does not use radiation and poses no increased cancer risk.

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