Description
Why is the forearm examined with a magnetic camera?
An examination with a magnetic camera of the forearm can demonstrate damage or pathological changes in the skeleton or soft tissue of the forearm. The examination can also show if the nerve pathways are pinched, as in carpal tunnel syndrome, and if there are ongoing inflammatory processes in joints, around muscles or ligament attachments. The hand and wrist are extremely complex structures with some of the body's most complicated joint systems. MRI is a good examination method to detect and differentiate fractures, arthritis, damage to ligaments and joints in the hands and wrists. The examination takes approximately 45 minutes.
What can be detected by MR Forearm?
- Wrist fracture
- Inflammation
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Ligament damage
- Tumors
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
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 30-45 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 7-10 working days after a completed examination. Note that the price refers to 1 forearm. After your order, we will call you and take that information.
