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MRI, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, is a diagnostic method used by physicians to obtain information
by looking inside the body. Through advanced technology, MRI produces
images of the anatomy without the use of radiation, as in X-ray
and CT scanning. MRI utilizes the physical properties of magnetic
fields, radio waves and computers to generate images of the soft
tissues within the body on all three planes or at an angle. The
technique is now commonly used as a primary diagnostic tool. It
can help provide a quick and more accurate diagnosis so that your
physician can reduce the need for exploratory surgery or other diagnostic
procedures. MRI is non-invasive and there are no known side- or
after-effects. The procedure is painless; in fact, you won't see
or feel anything. A faint knocking sound will be heard. This is
simply the imaging process in operation. The procedure is used for
all parts of the body and is effective in the clinical evaluation
of the following conditions:
- Brain Disorders
- Traumatic Injuries
- Eye Abnormalities
- Spine Diseases
- Tumor Detection
- Liver and Other Abdominal
Diseases
- Knee and Shoulder
Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Facial/Neck Abnormalities
Infection
- Cardiac Malformations
- Blood Flow and Vessel
Disorders
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