Clermont Radiology is a Center of Excellence for Imaging of the Spine. |
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Upright® MRI is the world's most Patient Friendly MRI.
The only "whole body MRI" with the ability to perform Positional Imaging™, allowing scans of patients in entirely new positions such as standing up, sitting down, lateral & horizontal. For the first time, patients can be scanned in weight-bearing positions in their precise location of the symptoms or pain. The Upright® MRI has the ability to put the patient in the position necessary to give the most complete and accurate diagnosis.
As a result of its unique ability to scan patients in weight-bearing positions the Upright® MRI has detected problems that would have gone undetected on ordinary lie-down scanners. |
Ask your physician about the Upright® MRI the next time an MRI is prescribed.
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Upright® MRI allows patients to simply walk in and be scanned.
The Upright® MRI allows imaging of the spine Upright®, fully weight-loaded, and sees the curvature of the vertebrae, soft tissues including the nerves and discs.
The system is equipped with FONAR's unique MRI-compatible motorized patient handling system that will move the patient into the magnet and place the anatomy of interest into the center of the magnet gap.
• The Upright® is the only true Open MRI.
• Accommodates Large Patients
• Children can sit with a parent during exam
• You can relax and watch TV during the exam
• Problems with claustrophobia are gone.
For patients who have extreme difficulty with and are wary of being confined in small spaces, the Upright® MRI as opposed to the "tunnel" variety is the perfect solution.
What should I expect?
Depending on the body part being evaluated and the pain you are experiencing, you can be scanned in a multitude of positions standing, sitting, lying down or bending. Our technologist will help position you in the scanner. An imaging device called a "coil" will be placed around the area of the body to be scanned.
In some cases, you will need contrast material to further aid in detection or diagnosis of potential abnormalities. In this instance, an I.V. will be placed in your hand or arm. Once you are comfortably positioned, the chair will move into the magnet opening.
As images are acquired, you will hear a series of "knocking and buzzing noises" for a few minutes at a time. It is important to remain as still as possible during this part of the exam to help us capture clear images. Our technologist will be able to see you, hear you speak, and will talk you through every stage of the exam.
*Tell the technologist
if any
of the
following
pertain to you. |
• Pacemaker
• History of working with metal
• Brain aneurysm clips
• History of injury during Military service
• Metallic plate or other implants
• Nursing or Chance you could be pregnant. |
How do I get my results?
After your study is complete, our board certified radiologist will evaluate the image results and send a full report to your doctor, who will discuss the results with you.
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