Description
Why is the back examined with a magnetic camera?
Back pain is one of our most common widespread ailments and affects people of all ages. Long-term back pain leads to limitations in movement and functional ability. Examination enables a quick diagnosis of possible herniated discs, degenerative changes, spinal cord diseases and rheumatism. Causes of these ailments can be due to incorrect movements and loads. MR examination of the entire back provides a clear and precise image of the entire spine at the millimeter level. With the examination's precision, it is suitable for finding out your symptoms faster, which enables the right treatment and rehabilitation.
What can be discovered during an MR Full Back?
- Bechterew's disease
- Infection
- Spinal sclerosis
- Sciatica
- Spinal cord diseases
- Inflammations
- Multiple sclerosis
- Tumors
- Metastases
- Other changes and damages
Preparations
If you have metal splinters, a pacemaker, an insulin pump or other electronic equipment in your body, you cannot be examined with a magnetic camera. Metal that is not magnetic, on the other hand, does not pose an obstacle for magnetic camera examination.
How does it happen?
A magnetic camera looks like a tunnel with two openings on each side. During the examination itself, you lie still on a bed that is brought into a tunnel that is about 2 meters long. The image taking itself produces sound, which is why hearing protection is offered. The magnetic camera takes several series of images during the examination, up to hundreds, in order to e.g. be able to image organs and tissues. The examination usually takes between 25-50 minutes and if you are worried there are usually sedatives available. After a completed examination, you can almost always leave the clinic and return to your everyday life.
Survey results
Your results are always reviewed by x-ray specialists and analyzed and compiled by specialist doctors in an individual written report that is sent to you within 7 working days after a completed examination.
