What are some typical uses for MRI imaging?
• Brain and Spine MR has effectively replaced CT for the diagnosis of most diseases of the brain and spine. Some outstanding exceptions include patients with spine fractures and acute head trauma. • Vascular System MR is currently being used for the diagnosis of carotid artery disease, screening for intracranial aneurysms, and screening for renal artery stenosis. For patients who may be at increased risk for conventional radiographic contrast, MR angiography of the lower extremities is an elegant means of demonstrating blockage of arteries and may allow for surgical planning or limitation of exposure to conventional contrast by streamlining the conventional angiographic exam. • Musculo-Skeletal System MR imaging of the knee and shoulder are routinely performed in patients with suspected meniscal tear and rotator cuff injuries. Is there any reason why I cannot have an MR study? There are certain patients who should not have an MR examination. Patients with cardiac pacemakers and cochlea
