The Benefits of Open MRI for Children: Why Hollywood is Leading the Way Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an essential diagnostic tool, offering detailed images of internal organs and tissues. For children, however, the experience of a traditional MRI can be...
When it comes to medical imaging, there is no denying the invaluable contribution that MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans have made to the field of medicine. This technology has allowed for the clear visualization of structures within the human body, without the...
When chronic pain suddenly appears, many people elect to have an open MRI to try and identify the root cause. In some cases, the answer can be surprisingly simple: an old football injury from high school. This type of injury may not be immediately recognizable, but...
An MRI scanner is an imaging device that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the body’s internal structures. One of the most popular types of MRI scanners is an open (or open-field) MRI scanner, which has a large, open space. This allows...
If your doctor has recommended an open MRI, you might be worried about what the experience of having an open MRI is like. Some people get fearful, agitated, and claustrophobic during closed MRI scans as traditional MRI machines can feel quite cramped. Here’s what you...
