An MRI of the neck produces detailed images of the neck vertebrae, cartilage, ligaments, and nerves. It is used to diagnose injuries or disc problems and is generally done after a prescription from a doctor. MRI scans can be expensive and some individuals may be unable to undergo the procedure due to allergies, metal implants, or claustrophobia.
An MRI of the neck produces images of the neck between the upper spine area and the head region. It shows the structure of the neck vertebrae, the bones in the part of the spine that ends just below the skull, along with cartilage, ligaments, and nerves. While most of this type of body scan is done at rest, it is also possible to scan the neck and other regions during movement, which is referred to as dynamic imaging.
An MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a procedure used to find out what bones and ligaments look like inside the body. An MRI uses magnetism to create detailed three-dimensional images of particular regions of the body. Scans can be done of almost any region of the body, such as a knee scan, shoulder scan, or brain scan.
An MRI is also called a diagnostic scan, as it is generally done after a prescription has been issued by a doctor. An MRI scan of the neck may be ordered for a variety of reasons, including checking for injuries or disc problems, such as herniated or bulging discs. One may also be required simply due to ongoing neck pain complaints with no other obvious cause. Pain from whiplash neck injuries tends to be a major type of complaint from people who have been involved in traffic accidents and may require an MRI of the neck.
These scans are usually expensive, and other types of diagnostic tests, including x-rays and lab tests, will usually be required before using this type of imaging. Some types of individuals may also be unable to undergo an MRI due to an allergy, such as when it is necessary to inject a dye before the scan. Dyes, however, are not usually injected for bone studies, but are needed to clarify imaging details of internal organs, such as the liver, pancreas, or spleen.
Individuals with cardiac pacemakers are also precluded from having an MRI due to magnetic interference. Others who may also be unable to undergo MRI studies include individuals with metal implants, such as some heart stents or joint replacements. Previously, many people were unable to get an MRI scan of the neck or upper body due to claustrophobia. This was solved with the development of “open magnetic resonance imaging,” machines with large, flat disks that hover over individuals instead of enclosing them inside a narrow tube.
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