Cervical Spine MRI Scan

Description

Complete Diagnostic MRI of the Cervical Spine

Multiple MRI Sequences For Detailed Analysis of Cervical Spine

Time: 25 min

Cost: $870

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Additional Information

Doctor Referral Required: Yes
Includes: Online Image Access, Radiologist Report

Structures Evaluated With This Exam:

Intervertebral Discs
Nerve Roots
Spinal Cord
Vertebrae
Neck Joints

What is the purpose of a Cervical MRI?

There are a number of reasons why your doctor might request an MRI scan of the cervical spine or neck, as it can help detect and diagnose:

Pain
Limb weakness
Suspected disk herniation
Abnormal sensations in your arm or neck

Access MRI also offers lumbar and thoracic spine MRI.

What is a Cervical Spine MRI?

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan generates images of the body by manipulating magnetic fields and radio waves. MRI scans can be performed for many body parts, including but not limited to the shoulder, the knee, and the head. A cervical spine MRI creates detailed images of the soft tissue and structures in the cervical spine, including the spinal cord, disk, and vertebrae.

What is the risk of cervical spine mri?

While other procedures such as X-rays and CT scans use radiation to look inside your body, MRI scans are much safer. These scans use a magnetic field and radio waves, which are not harmful to your body.