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.
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) 990-2987.