Your backbone or spine is a structure that supports your body. It is connected with different parts of the musculoskeletal system - muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons etc.
Understanding Spine?
A question may rise in your head: What is spine? Your backbone or spine is a structure that supports your body. It is connected with different parts of the musculoskeletal system - muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons etc. This spine helps you to take movements like - walk, sit, stand, twist and bend. Your spine is located in a long column of bones that extend from your neck to your lower back.
3 types of Spines- cervical, thoracic, lumbar.
What does the spine do?
You spine plays several important functions like-
- It supports your body.
- Giving you the perfect shape.
- Protect your spinal cords (nerves connected with your brain and rest of the body).
- Allows you to be flexible and move.
Why do you need an MRI scan of your spine?
At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, an MRI scan of the spine is needed to identify the degenerative issues and spinal cord and surrounding. Degenerative issues like- numbness, back pain, tingling, weakness or this allows doctors to diagnose with many conditions like- spinal injuries, infection, tumours etc.
Types of MRI Scan of spine?
- Cervical Spine MRI (Book Now): This scan focuses on the upper part of spine- Neck Region. It helps in diagnose -
- Spinal cord compression
- Nerve impingement
- Tumours or infections etc.
- Thoracic Spine MRI (Book Now): This focuses on the middle part of spine, this helps to detect -
- Spinal fractures
- Tumors or cryst
- Spinal cord abnormalities
- Lumbar Spine MRI (Book Now): This lower back is the common area for pain and spinal disorders. A Lumbar Spine Mri helps to detect-
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal infection or tumours
- Sciatica or nerve compression
- Whole spine MRI (Book Now): In this the whole spine is undergo for the scan, from cervical to lumbar spine.
- Congenital spinal abnormalities
- Cancer metastasis
- Multiple sclerosis
How to prepare for spine MRI?
- Wear comfortable and loose clothing.
- You may be recommended to have fast before the test.
- Remove metal objects and if you’ve any metal implants, consult before the test with your radiologist.
- Avoid drinking or consuming alcohol, smoke.
- After consulting your doctor you may eat or drink normally.
What to expect during the spine MRI?
- This test takes around 30-60 minutes.
- You will lie down inside the tunnel like a machine.
- The radiologist will guide you through the process.
- You may hear noisy sounds.
Considerations:
- Pregnant women should not go for MRI scans.
- The contrast (dye) used with MRI scans can cause severe allergic reactions or damage to your kidneys.
Tests you can get recommendations for spine-
Here are some tests that you can book along with the spine tests which are able to detect spine abnormalities and functioning-
- MRI Spine (Whole Spine) (Book Now)
- MRI LS Spine Screening (Book Now)
- MRI Lumbar Spine (Book Now)
- CT Scan Whole Spine (Book Now)
- X-Ray Lumbar Spine (Book Now)
- MRI Thoracic Spine (Book Now)
- MRI LS Spine Screening (Book Now)
Conclusion:
MRI scan of spine helps to diagnose with back pain, injuries, fractures and others. Understanding different types of Spine MRI can help you to make a good decision. What to expect from MRI to How to prepare for this test is crucial to understand everything. If you’re experiencing persistent spinal discomfort you should contact your nearby diagnostic centre.
FAQS-
Q. What is the cost of an MRI Scan of spine?
The cost of an MRI Scan of spine ranges between 12000 rs to 15000 rs. It also depends on the diagnostic centres and other factors like- location.
Q. How to book an appointment online/offline?
Book MRIScan of Spine appointment Online Near me at the best price in Delhi/NCR from Ganesh Diagnostic. A NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic centre and Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of Radiology & Pathology tests. Get Free Ambulance & Free Home Sample collection. 24X7 Hour Open. visit at - www.ganeshdiagnostic.com to Book your MRI spine at 50% Discount.
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- 100% accurate reports.
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