MRI Left Wrist Joint

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 Wrist Joint

What is MRI Left Wrist Joint?

A Magnetic Resonance (MRI) of the Left Wrist joint is used to visualise the bones of the wrist joint along with the surrounding soft tissues like the tendons, ligaments, muscles and blood vessels.The wrist joint is formed of eight small bones known as carpal bones and the lower ends of the forearm bones (radius and ulna).

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any broken/fractured bones of the wrist joint, and to diagnose any injury to the soft tissues like ligaments, tendons or the surrounding muscles.

What is MRI Left Wrist Joint used for?

To diagnose any broken/fractured bones of the wrist joint
To diagnose any injury to the soft tissues like ligaments, tendons or the surrounding muscles
To look for signs or changes of osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones and arthritis (inflammation of the joints)
To diagnose infection of the bones (osteomyelitis) and the soft tissues (abscess)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Wrist Joint

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.