MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
We offer Musculoskeletal (including arthrorgraphy), CNS, Abdominal, Pelvic imaging, and Cardiac Imaging.
What is a MRI?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a medical scan used to diagnose and treat medical conditions. MRI is unique in that it uses a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to produce high quality diagnostic images and can be utilised for examining any part of the body with excellent detail.
How long does it take?
The typical examination takes 20 minutes to complete however this varies depending on the area examined, please speak to our friendly staff for more detailed information for your specific scan.
Is it safe?
MRI is considered a safe modality and like ultrasound, MRI uses no ionising radiation. However, as a powerful magnetic field is involved, it is important that no ferrous metallic objects are present in the room. This can include jewellery, watches, credit cards, hearing aids, pins, metal zippers and similar metallic items, removable dental work, pens, pocket knives, eyeglasses and body piercings.
Is there any special preparation?
You may be required to change into a gown for the procedure. A detailed screening form needs to be completed before undertaking a MRI scan as there are several potential risks that need to be identified, these include:
- Internal (implanted) defibrillator or pacemaker/ pacing wires
- Cochlear (ear) implant
- Aneurysm clips
- Implanted coils, stents or filters
- Implanted drug infusion ports
- Implanted electronic device, and nerve stimulators
Please inform the technologist if you have any of the above listed items.
What to bring to your appointment
When attending for your appointment, you will need to bring the following items with you:
- your Medicare Card
- your doctor’s referral form
- any previous films that are relevant to the procedure (for example, please bring your chest x-ray films if presenting for a CT chest examination)
For more information
For more detailed information regarding this procedure, please click on this link.
While this information is designed to be as informative as possible, it is very brief in nature and should not replace the advice or guidance of your doctor or preferred healthcare professional.