Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI exams produce pictures of organs, tissues, and structures inside the body. This technology uses a magnetic field in combination with pulses of radio waves to produce accurate, detailed images. An MRI is painless, non-invasive and free of radiation. An MRI exam is frequently used to detect inflammation, infection, bleeding, or abnormal masses. MRI scans are also effective in testing for neurological diseases of the brain, spine and pelvis. Due to its ability to capture details of soft tissue, MRI may also be used to view injuries to the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, or wrist.