HOW LONG WILL MY EXAM TAKE?

Most exams take between 30-60 minutes.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE OPEN, WEIGHT-BEARING MRI OVER CONVENTIONAL, TUBE MRIS?

The Open MRI can be tilted to scan patients in an upright, weight-bearing position. This replicates the normal compression that tissues undergo on a daily basis, helping to capture more accurate images. The open-room MRI is also a great alternative for patients who suffer from claustrophobic symptoms during a closed, “tube” MRI, including children and larger patients (up to 450 lbs).

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THE EXAM?

Comfortable clothing. Avoid wearing anything with metal including jewelry, zippers and snaps. Those items will need to be removed before the test. Women can wear a sports bra with no metal.

WHAT INSURANCES DO YOU TAKE?

We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare, Cigna and United Healthcare (UH).

DO YOU HAVE SELF-PAY AND CO-PAYMENT OPTIONS OR DISCOUNTS?

Yes. We do have options available for patients with no insurance or co-pays. We also take most credit cards and CareCredit. Call our office prior to your exam to discuss payment arrangements and discounts.

Weight-Bearing MRI in Greenville, SC | Medical Imaging Express

Traditional Supine (laying down) MRI verses Weight Bearing MRI.

The upright, weight-bearing MRI at Medical Imaging Express offers the latest in global technology – right here in Greenville, SC. This is the first and only weight-bearing open MRI technology in South Carolina.

We can scan patients lying down, as you would normally. We can also tilt the whole magnet up and perform weight-bearing scans.

“ADD SOME WEIGHT TO YOUR MRI AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE!

Actual image from Medical Imaging Express patient

Higher Diagnostic Accuracy

During a weight-bearing scan, patients are scanned in an upright or semi-upright position, replicating the normal compression that tissues undergo on a daily basis. This is critical in diagnosing certain conditions of the spine, hips, knees and ankles, such as:

nerve compression or impingement
vertebral body slippage (spondylolisthesis)
vertebral subluxation
cartilage loss
joint instability
sports injuries
spinal injuries

Benefits of Weight-Bearing Imaging:

Impressive image quality
Open permanent magnet
Rotating gantry
Weight-Bearing: patient’s position becomes an integral part of the examination’s outcome
Optimized, ergonomic patient bed for easy positioning and excellent comfort during exams
Additional diagnostic capabilities: since the force of gravity generates bio-mechanical changes in anatomy, MR imaging in a natural, stand-up position allows you to attain important additional information compared to traditional MRI
User-defined sequences and customized examination protocols
Multi Planar Scout
eXP Technology: for faster and better MR Imaging

Alternative to Conventional MRI

Patients who have difficulty lying down during a medical examination due to a medical condition or chronic pain now have an alternative to conventional MRI. The open and tilting design is a new and innovative way of doing MRI in which the position of the patient becomes an integral part of the outcome of the examination.

Getting an MRI can be stressful for a patient. We want to make sure it’s a comfortable, open and friendly environment. Ask your doctor if you would benefit from weight-bearing MRI. To schedule an appointment, fill out the form below or give us a call at (864) 775-5004.

We offer:

Knee MRIs
Shoulder MRIs
Hip MRIs
Ankle MRIs
Foot MRIs
Elbow MRIs
Wrist MRIs
Hand MRIs
TMJ MRI/Imaging
Cervical Spine MRIs
Thoracic Spine MRIs
Lumbar Spine MRIs