Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses a very powerful magnet and radiofrequency pulses, which generates signals from the body. The signals are then detected and processed to form a picture of the body part being studied.

MRI provides excellent detail of soft tissue and neurological structures. It also has the advantage that no ionising radiation is used to acquire the images.

Because of the strong magnetic field used, anyone with a pacemaker, nerve stimulator, cochlear implant, clips in the brain and metal chips in the eye might not be able to get an MRI examination. For this reason you will need to complete a safety questionnaire prior to the procedure.

Sometimes intravenous contrast (Gadolinium) may be needed to better evaluate certain structures.

We have state of the art equipment and perform MRI examinations at our George and Knysna practices.

More information:
https://www.insideradiology.com.au/mri/