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CSC DiagnosticsMRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)The MRI scan is a test that does not use radiation. By using magnetic and radio waves, the MRI creates computer-generated images. The MRI is able to cut through multiple layers of the spine and show any abnormality of the soft tissues, such as, nerves and ligaments. The test also may be used to verify loss of water in a disk (disk desiccation), facet joint enlargement (hypertrophy), narrowing of spinal canal (central stenosis) or narrowing of the nerve root canal (foraminal stenosis), or a herniated disk (protrusion or rupture of the intervertebral disc). During an MRI test, the patient lies on a table that slides into a machine with a large, round tunnel. The machine's scanner then takes many pictures that are watched and monitored by a technician. Some newer MRI machines, called OPEN MRIs, are likely to be more comfortable for patients who experience claustrophobia but the pictures may not be as clear as the ones produced by the closed MRI scan. Headphones are typically provided for the patient to wear during the procedure. For severe claustrophobia, anti-anxiety medication may be prescribed. The procedure takes 30-60 minutes.Click Here For More Information Examples: (Click image to enlarge)
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