Joint MRI examination with contrast agent

Description

Joint MRI examination is most often requested in case of a musculoskeletal problem by an orthopaedic specialist, traumatologist, or rheumatologist. Musculoskeletal complaints can be caused by a congenital or acquired disorder or injury. With the help of the joint MRI examination, we can get an accurate picture of the condition of the soft tissues of the joints located at the junction of the bones: the muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, the joint sheath itself, and the surface of the joints. It can also be used to painlessly examine the joints of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.

When contrast agent is used for the examination, having a medical referral and a satisfactory kidney function test (creatinine and carbamide) is obligatory. The test results cannot be older than a month. Prior to the scan, it is possible to perform a rapid creatinine test on-site, the blood sample is taken from a fingertip.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAMINATION?

A consultation with an orthopaedic specialist, rheumatologist, or traumatologist is always advised before an MRI examination. It is important to know that due to the powerful magnetic field you are not allowed to bring any metals into the examination room, including implants, piercings or other jewellery in the body. Medical referral is always required for examinations carried out with the injection of contrast agent. Do not eat food for 6 hours prior to the examination.

IN WHICH CASES CAN THE SCAN NOT BE PERFOMED?

Please note that we cannot perform the examination in the following cases:

• there is metal in your body (prosthetics,implants) which can be magnetized
• you cannot provide a medical referral for the examination
• in case your kidney function is under 45 eGFR we cannot perform the examination with contrast agent
• you have severe pain, which makes it impossible to lie still for longer periods
• you have claustrophobia, and cannot stay still in closed places
• you are pregnant, or it is possible that you are pregnant
• you are late for the examination, or do not show up for the examination

Please do not buy the service in the above mentioned cases.

In case the examination cannot be done due to the above mentioned cases, please consider that we cannot reimburse the purchase.

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

In case of online payment, our system sends a confirmation e-mail to your e-mail address following the arrival of your payment on our account. This e-mail contains the phone number of our Call Center where you can book your appointment for the examination.

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