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Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
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Written by Radiology Team
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advanced method of
creating images of the inside of the body without using X-rays or
other forms of ionising radiation.
It uses a combination of strong
magnetic fields and radio waves, and a computer to produce
pictures of any part of the body.
MRI scans can be used to image
the brain and spine, the heart and blood vessels, the liver and
biliary system, kidneys and urinary tract, pancreas, uterus and
ovaries, bowel and any sites of inflammation and tumour growth.
In the musculoskeletal system, MRI is used to evaluate:
- joints for trauma, including ligament and tendon injuries
and fluid collections, meniscal tears in knees, degenerative
and arthritic changes;
- muscles for strains, tears, haematoma, infection and other
forms of inflammation;
- bones for fractures (including stress fractures), bruising
and inflammation including osteomyelitis, and tumours;
- soft tissues for cysts and tumours;
- the spine for disc disease including protrusions and
discitis, fractured and collapsed vertebrae, spinal cord and
nerve root compression and inflammation within or around
the spinal cord.
About the Service
The MRI services at the Trust are provided by Alliance Medical.
There are facilities available at St Peter's Hospital (Departmental Block, Level 2) and Ashford Hospital.
Contact details:
Tel: 01932 872444
Fax: 01932 872440
Email:
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You can view the accessibility guide to the St Peter's unit by clicking here.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 February 2012 12:28 )
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