Spondylolisthesis shown to require additional fusion segment once its degree of instability, not visible by recumbent-only MRI, was demonstrated by Fonar Upright MRI.

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Clinical Case Overview The patient was a 49-year-old male who had had a 20-year history of chronic back pain and a three-year history of right lower extremity radiculopathy. Prior to the Upright™ scan, the patient was scanned in a recumbent-only MRI (1.5T). It showed a right paracentral disk herniation at L5-S1. Based on the recumbent images, neurosurgeon Bennie W. Chiles

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Scientific Paper Presented at the European Society of Skeletal Radiology (ESSR) Oxford, England, July 2005

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Positional, Upright MRI Imaging of the Lumbar Spine Modifies the Management of Low Back Pain and Sciatica F.W. Smith, M.D., M. Siddiqui, University of Aberdeen, Scotland   With the ability to image the lumbar spine using MRI in the Upright position, comes the question; Does this method of spinal imaging influence patient management? Twenty-five patients referred for MRI of the

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Peer-Reviewed Study Concludes the Fonar Upright MRI Could Serve as the “Standard Procedure of Care” for Pediatric Shoulder Malady

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MELVILLE, NEW YORK, May 30, 2007 – FONAR Corporation (NASDAQ-FONR), The Inventor of MR Scanning™, announced today, that the April 23, 2007 issue of the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging featured an article entitled ‘Upright MRI of glenohumeral dysplasia following obstetric brachial plexus injury’. In laymen’s terms, the study evaluated the effectiveness of upright MRI imaging for the diagnosis of

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What Does the Term “Field Strength” Mean?

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The strength of a magnetic field is measured in units of either Gauss or Tesla, where 10,000 Gauss units equal 1 Tesla. Based on these measurements, MRI scanners are often categorized as low-, mid- or high-field as follows: Low-field MRI: Under 0.2 Tesla (2,000 Gauss) Mid-field MRI: 0.2 to 0.6 Tesla (2,000 – 6,000 Gauss) High-field MRI: 1.0 to 1.5

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What is the Difference Between T1 and T2?

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Every tissue in the human body has its own T1 and T2 value. For example, white matter in the brain will exhibit different T1 and T2 values than that of blood. Both are different measures of different kinds of magnetic resonance “relaxation” that occurs after an atom has been stimulated by a radio signal in the presence of a strong

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Do I Have to Lie Still When I Have an MRI?

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Yes, it is important to minimize movement in order to achieve the best imaging results. The quiet, restful environment and the multipositional scanner at the Vision Upright MRI Center is certainly conducive, of course, in helping a patient to be relaxed and to lie quietly. Because a scanning session will often include a series of individual scans, you will probably

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Can I Choose the Kind of MRI Scanner I Want?

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Yes, you can. Your physician may have a business relationship with a particular diagnostic center and therefore prefer sending you to that particular site. If that imaging center is not Vision Upright MRI Center, you might consider asking for a referral in order to have the ability to stretch out your arms and relax in a quiet atmosphere while being

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If I Have an MRI Scan, How Will I Find Out the Results?

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Typically, your MRI scan will be examined or ‘read’ by a radiologist who is specially trained in MRI technology. At the Vision Upright MRI Center we have a superior staff that includes a Radiologist and certified technologists. The radiologist in will report to your physician, and your physician will then discuss the findings with you.

Do You Need a Prescription for an MRI?

Max/ October 22, 2018/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

Yes. If you have reason to believe that an MRI would be beneficial in diagnosing your physical condition more accurately, discuss it with your doctor. If your doctor agrees, he or she will write a prescription. Let your doctor know that you would like to have your MRI scan performed at the Vision Upright MRI Center. If your doctor is

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Is an MRI Scan the Same as a CAT Scan?

Max/ October 22, 2018/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

No, except for the fact that they both use computers and they are both used for medical diagnosis, they really have very little in common. One of the most important differences between a CAT scan and an MRI is the fact that CAT scans use X-ray radiation and MRI scans do not, they use radio waves. As you probably already

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