Magnetic resonance MRI imaging  It is a widely used imaging method. MRI is a diagnostic technique that does not use potentially harmful tools such as x-rays.

While the patient lies in a cylinder containing a magnet, radio waves are sent that cause the hydrogen atoms in the body to release energy. Information about thousands of atoms moving with the effect of magnets is sent to a computer and a cross-sectional image of the examined area is obtained in different axes. Radiologists interpret these images. It is important to remain still during the examination in order to obtain a clear image. General anesthesia can be applied to ensure immobility in children and some special patients. When shooting some areas, a liquid called contrast material may need to be administered into a vein for a more detailed image.

Which Parts of the Body Can Be Imaged with MRI?

Although it is possible to examine all organs in the body with MRI, this imaging method can be used especially for the brain, spinal cord, nerves, joints, breast, heart and vessels, and intra-abdominal organs. It provides successful results especially in soft tissue imaging.

Which Body Parts Can Be Imaged with MRI?

Abdomen Lung Eye Foot-Ankle-Knee Brain Neck Hand-Ankle-Elbow Hip Facial Bones Spine Sinuses Temporal region.

Which Diseases Can MRI Be Used as a Diagnostic Method?

Lumbar herniated disc Cervical disc herniated canal narrowing Lumbar slip disease Spine  Tumors Spine-spinal cord disorders Scoliosis Brain tumors Cerebrovascular diseases Multiple sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's Hydrocephalus What are the conditions that are not suitable for MRI? Pacemaker, cochlear implant or MR incompatible tube. Those with an electronic drug pump, those with a heart valve that is not MR compatible, and most of the metallic orthopedic prostheses are MR compatible.  There is no danger for those who have had surgery for a long time.