MRI

Well, an arthroscopy is an invasive procedure. They actually look into whatever joint you need examined. On the other hand, an MRI is exactly that, an image or picture of the joint in question. So the option is totally yours...minor surgical procedure or...a picture, you pick.

The patient should not have any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests for six months after the procedure, because the magnetic field may move the stent.

The contrast agent will be injected into the spinal canal between the disc nearest to the area to be examined - you'll need to ask your doctor or the technician for a more precise answer . (For me , it was uncomfortable but not any more painful than getting a shot .)

Unfortunately, damaged cartilege can't heal by itself as it has no blood supply.  The joint may settle down with anti inflammatory medication and ultrasound treatment from a physiotherapist, but this approach rarely works well.  The only real option is surgery, frankly.  These days this operation would be done by keyhole surgery.

If you mean "radiation" then the answer is yes. Electromagnetic radiation in the radiofrequency spectrum. Note that this differs from x rays in that it is not damaging to the tissues.

$60,000

The technologist. A radiologist reads the study later.

Whether they have a new hip or not, you are putting a magnetic strip into an incredibly strong magnetic field. The MRI should be enough to wipe or corrupt the data in the strip.

It means that they could find nothing wrong on the MRI.

It means that everything is the way it should be in your cervical spine. Nothing is wrong.

The human spine is separated into several sections - Cervical means the neck vertebrae. The C6-7 disk is between the C6 and C7 (Cervical) vertebrae.

Depending on the severity of the problem (whether or not the disk is just bulging or has in fact ruptured through the disk membrane (herniated), the problem can be corrected either with facet injections or other non-invasive therapy. However, if the problem is severe enough, it will begin to affect one of your arms (usually the left) to the point where paralysis may set in if it is not corrected.

Staying clear of anything that can potentially aggravate this cannot be overstated. If you further damage the disk to the point where it cannot be dealt with by steroidal injection, NSAID's and bedrest, surgery is the only other option. While the procedure has gotten a lot easier since I had mine done in '96 (my surgery was a fusion of the C5/6/7 vertebrae - those disks had collapsed), it is still major surgery, and you can expect at least 3-5 months to recover, more if they require a bone graft from the pelvic area (never opt for cadaver bone as it has been proven it can transmit the AIDS virus).

Do whatever therapy your doctor tells you - it is not something to be taken lightly, and if the disk is in fact herniated, there will always be a weak spot in the disk membrane. What that means is that you'll always be at risk of another herniation at that spot, even if it heals, because it will always be weak.

A small amount of fluid build up at the joint, possilby a sign of slight arthritis, mild gout or a moderate physical trauma ( for example a fall onto the knee).

That kind of question can only be answered by a doctor who has seen the scan and is familiar with other aspects of the person's health.

The words advanced chronic changes in MRI results mean that there is some sort of chronic condition which has been present for long enough for the damage to be advanced. An example of this would be the changes which can be seen with advanced pancreatitis.

CAT: Computed Axial Tomography

MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI's are not the final say in any diagnosis by far. It depends on when the MRI was taken as well. As in a plain film X-ray, swelling can mask problems you might have.

Pain is an indication of something wrong, either in what you're doing on a regular basis (ergonomic stress), an injury, or disease (arthritis, etc.).

However, just because you have pain in one area does not necessarily mean that the problem originates there. It is very common, especially with nerve-related pain, to have damage in another area of the body and feel the pain in another. For example, pain in the left arm, wrist, and fingers can be related to a cervical (neck) nerve being pinched by a damaged or stressed cervical disk. In fact, the pain can be quite extreme. Few people realize that the nerves in their arms and hands are actually controlled from the cervical spine.

You need to first try to identify any possible causes for the pain. Ergonomic stress is the most common today as virtually most people use a keyboard. Sitting an inch or two higher or lower can put stress on the wrist area. Prior or recent whiplash injuries or a "burner" (pinched nerve in the shoulder or neck) can indicate a possible cervical disk problem. If you've had an injury in another area, check the associated nerve pathway to see if it's connected to your wrist. Cervical disk nerve problems can be felt on the outside of the wrist (palm down) or inside when the palm is up.

The type of pain is also important, as is whether or not there's any pain in other areas, such as your shoulder, hand, fingers, elbow, etc. Nerve pain is very sharp and stabbing. Muscle/ligament pain tends to be dull, aching, and sometimes burning.

Keep a Pain Diary, noting when your pain occurs, or if it's constant, when it's worse, and if it increases over time. Keep track of what you were doing prior to any increase in pain. Over time you'll get a better idea of what's causing it, unless you can trace it to a known problem.

7500-8000

According to the body region and the doctor, the charges can go from 450 dollars and up.

No, just a very powerful electromagnet, RF circuitry, and computers.

A laser may be used in the machine to help position the subject accurately, but it does not participate in the actual operation.

I have found over the past 5 years of enduring a similar injury to my left shoulder that this is pretty much going to be a life long thing, and while everyone was very nice during physical therapy, there was one very quiet nurse who whispered to me, when I asked how long until I get better, and her words were "You're just going to have to get used to living like this." Then signed my paper that nothing more could be done. After researching my final test results and looking up all the words and phrases, I've come to the conclusion that she is right it is a life long thing, it's not going to heal, and about 67% of people who take the injections end up getting surgery anyway. Since my injury I have met others who have shoulder conditions and they are never able to extend their arm outward. As it stands now, if I am holding something out for someone to get, such as a piece of paper, if they don't take it soon enough, then I have to put my arm down. Having this has made me more angry at the people who abuse pain medication and make it hard for doctors to give a patient what they need to function for daily activities. Not including things like throwing the ball for your dog or gardening or changing your house around just for a change. Having this has changed my whole lifestyle, and made life rather boring because it's too painful to bear. Sorry for the lengthy answer that is negative, but that's about how mine is. Good luck. -Kathy

An MRI can't prescribe glasses or contacts, but can detect tumors.

The patient should not have any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests for six months after the procedure, because the magnetic field may move the stent.

my MRI of my brain says there is dark fluid what does this mean

No. It is not a treatment it is a scan. An MRI is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI are used for imaging tissues.