MRI Left Hand

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.

Understanding MRI Left Hand

What is MRI Left Hand?

The MRI of the left hand is an imaging technique that helps to visualise the bones and the joints present in the left hand. The surrounding soft tissue is pictured to check for abnormal growths,deformities and lesions. It helps to identify any underlying disease of the soft tissue, blood vessels or bones. MRI of the hand is particularly useful to check for fractures of the bones of the hand. Age related changes pertaining to the wrist bones or dislocation of joints in the hand are also detected.

The MRI is a safe procedure. It can take from ten minutes to two hours. Patients with a pacemaker or certain implants cannot get an MRI done as the metal may obstruct the radio signal and cause harm to the patient. The patient might have a dizzy sensation after the scan.

What is MRI Left Hand used for?

To diagnose fracture of the bones of the hand
To diagnose any suspected infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones.
To look for signs of arthritis, degenerative changes or dislocation of the joints of the hand

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Left Hand

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Hand

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.