MRI LS Spine with Whole Spine screening

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine (lower part of the spine) with Whole spine screening scan uses a magnetic field along with radiowaves to screen the whole spine to visualize the spinal column (backbone) and the surrounding soft tissues like muscles. The MRI can find the changes in the spine and other tissues. MRI scans are needed when other imaging tests like X-ray and CT scan fails to obtain any critical information.

MRI scanning of the whole spine is done to find the cause of the neck pain or back pain. It also helps in the diagnosis of any injury or fracture of the spine and also predicts any suspected tumors or infections of the spinal bones.

The most common reasons for this test are:

• Low back or pelvic pain that does not get better after treatment
• Leg weakness, numbness, or other symptoms that do not improve or get worse

Your doctor may also order a MRI LS Spine with Whole Spine screening if you have:

• Back pain and fever
• Birth defects of the lower spine
• Injury or trauma to the lower spine
• Low back pain and a history or signs of cancer
• Multiple sclerosis
• Problems controlling or emptying your bladder
• Disk damage or herniation

The MRI scan uses strong magnetic and radio waves to create detailed 3D multiple images. The whole MRI scan procedure takes about 40-60 minutes.