MRI Left Arm With Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding MRI Left Arm With Contrast

What is MRI Left Arm With Contrast?

Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) Left Arm scan is used to create pictures of the upper and lower arm. This may include the elbow, wrist, hands, fingers, and the surrounding muscles and other tissues.The contrast helps in increasing the visibility of the internal organs and hence improves the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of the MRI scan.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any fractured or broken bones of arm and the images obtained from MRI provide a roadmap for surgeons to make repairs to broken bones, and torn ligaments.

What is MRI Left Arm With Contrast used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones of the arm (area from the shoulder to the wrist)
To diagnose suspected infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones
To look for signs of suspected arthritis, degenerative changes or dislocation of the joints of the arm

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Left Arm With Contrast

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Arm With Contrast

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.