What are the different types of MRIs used?
– MRI’s are magnetic resonance imaging machines. They are used to get better pictures to help with diagnosing. Common scans you shoudl get when getting diagnosed or for check ups include. Brain MRI – this is your money shot of your Chiari, it will show how big it is and whether other parts of the brain have been affected. Full Spine MRI- this can check for Syringomyelia, tethered cord and other related conditions in the spinal region that might explain your symptoms. CINE MRI – this is a good one to have as they put heart monitors on (CSF fluid moves with every beat of the heart) and build a flip books of images so they can see how your CSF is moving and if there are any areas of blockage. Others include MRI’s of other joints and Flexion and Extension MRI’s. MRI’s are mainly done lying down, however some hospital having standing, open MRI’s. If you problems with enclosed spaces talk to your doctor before hand as there are many ways to work around things and issues related to children s
