Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging, also known as MR or MRI for short, is a medical imaging procedure. The procedure works without harmful ionizing radiation. In the clinic it is used to take sectional images of the body. During the examination, the magnetic resonance tomograph generates a magnetic field as well as alternating magnetic fields which … MRT of the lumbar spine
Duration of the examination The duration of the examination is approximately 15 – 25 minutes. In addition, there are possible preparations such as undressing the patient, positioning on the examination table and subsequent evaluation of the images taken. Some findings require some time to be evaluated and to ensure a diagnosis. In addition, longer waiting … Duration of the examination | MRT of the lumbar spine
Indications The necessity to perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine (lumbar spine) can have various reasons. Often the MRI examination is not the first choice, as it takes much longer than a computed tomography (CT) and is associated with a considerably higher energy and cost expenditure. The advantages of an MRI, however, … Indications | MRT of the lumbar spine
Contraindications Due to the magnetic fields, an MRI examination is contraindicated in a patient with a pacemaker. The magnetic field would disturb the function of the pacemaker and endanger the patient considerably. Furthermore, the examination cannot be performed on patients who have metallic foreign bodies, such as prostheses, in their bodies. In such a case … Contraindications | MRT of the lumbar spine
MRT in tumor diagnostics of the lumbar spine MRI is also a very important and frequently used imaging procedure in the diagnosis of lumbar tumors. Since the MRI can very well depict different soft tissue qualities of different tissue types, it is used to exclude tumors or to assess existing tumors with regard to their … MRT in tumor diagnostics of the lumbar spine | MRT of the lumbar spine
MRT for cysts A cyst is a fluid-filled cavity that can occur in different tissues. Cysts are often found in the chest, in the ovaries (see ovarian cyst), in the head or in the kidneys. The fluid can be blood, pus, sebum or tissue fluid, which is then enclosed in a thin or coarse capsule.In … MRT for cysts | MRT of the lumbar spine