Different types of MRI Scans

Kumar A
4 min readNov 3, 2021

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An MRI Scan service is a painless scanner that uses radio waves and magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose any illness or problem. Some medical studies require photographs of the affected parts of your body. For example, before a cancer treatment, doctors need to check how big your tumors are, where they are found, and how widespread the cancer is in your body.

MRI is a painless and safe procedure. The results provided with an MRI scan help radiologist specialist to plan treatment. Depending on the size of the scan and the number of images taken, the MRI scan may be completed within 15 to 90 minutes.

MRI scan in Hyderabad is a type of diagnostic imaging test that can reveal images of soft tissues of the body and nervous system. MRIs use radio and magnetic waves to make these images instead of radiation. Whether you need an MRI injury or illness, your doctor should prescribe it in the form that best suits your condition. There are many different medical reasons why your doctor may prescribe an MRI. Similarly, there are many different body parts that can be scanned by MRI to diagnose or diagnose specific conditions. Here’s what you can expect from some of the different types of MRI scans at Aruna Diagnostics.

  1. Active MRI

Functional MRI measures blood flow to your brain and monitors brain activity. This kind of scan will light up when certain areas of the brain are activated. Images are used to predict or diagnose a stroke, diagnose traumatic brain injury, and diagnose dementia or Alzheimer’s. Active MRI can also be used to map the brain. A brain map is used to diagnose epilepsy or tumors and is important for brain surgery.

2. MRI of the heart

Cardiac MRI takes detailed pictures of the heart and blood vessels, and allows doctors to see how your circulatory system works. Your doctor will order a Cardiac MRI to see if there is a blockage or to see if there are any problems with the heart structure. This type of MRI is employed to detect damage from a heart attack and also to see tumors in the heart.

3. Chest MRI

Patients at high risk for breast cancer need an MRI scan. Although it is a non-invasive procedure, doctors may order an MRI guided by a breast needle biopsy. An MRI will detect breast cancer and provide information on the progression of the tumor.

4. MRI of the knee

In addition to diagnostic procedures, MRI of the knee is often used to prepare for surgery or joint monitoring after surgery. Knee MRI can help diagnose arthritis, cartilage damage, broken ligaments or tendons, fractures and implant problems. Knee MRI may require the use of a different dye.

5. Shoulder MRI

Shoulder MRI can diagnose joint pain, tendon and muscle or injury. The scanner may be used for imaging to diagnose arthritis, rotator cuff ringing, fractures, tears of other muscles and ligaments and damage caused by repeated stress. Shoulder MRI may be performed with or without a special dye.

6. Spinal MRI

Spinal MRI can be used to diagnose pinched nerves, smooth discs, infections, tumors or joint disorders. Your doctor may request a MRI scan to better examine your spine as you move through various movements, as compression of the spine or other types of damage will not be easily seen while you are asleep. Spinal MRI may be used after surgery to monitor changes or for those experiencing low back pain.

7. Musculoskeletal MRI

Musculoskeletal MRIs most commonly diagnose injuries or diseases affecting bones, joints, and muscles. This type of MRI can detect damage to the joints such as tears in cartilage, ligaments, or tendon due to injury or arthritis. It is also used to diagnose spinal injuries such as spinal fractures or herniated discs. Musculoskeletal MRIs are useful for detecting hair loss that may be difficult to detect on X-Ray.

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