You will not have any restrictions on eating or drinking before your scan. (Certain scans regarding the abdomen or pelvis might have restrictions.) We have lockers and locking dressing rooms for your personal belongings, clothing, jewelry and other metallic items. Jewelry and other metallic items should be kept at a minimum because it might interfere with the scan. Clothing with zippers, hooks and snaps will need to be removed. We have gowns and scrubs for you to change into.

Numerous studies have shown that even for people who have large body tattoos there is little to no potential for irritation resulting from an MRI. In the rare instance where discomfort resulted, it was localized and very temporary. Most people have more metal in their fillings than they would ever have in tattoo work. Copyright ? 1996-2007 Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, All rights reserved and strictly enforced. See similar questions...

After your test, call the office to schedule a follow-up appointment. Dr. Stanley will explain and discuss your results at this time. See similar questions...

Because an MRI scan uses a magnet and does not use X-ray or particle beams, an MRI scan produces no ionizing radiation. See similar questions...

X-rays films only show the bone anatomy and are produced by shooting X-ray beams through your body. Most disc pathology will be shown with an MRI scan followed by a discogram. The MRI scan shows the soft tissue and the MRI is not an X-ray. The MRI scan works because it is a big magnet and you are in it as a magnetic field is created around your body. The magnetic field changes the position of the electrons in the hydrogen atoms of the water that makes up your body. See similar questions...

X-ray is electromagnetic radiation capable of penetrating solids, used to photograph and examine parts of the body, and the X signifies their unknown nature. Ultrasound is sound with a frequency greater than 20,000 Hz, approximately the upper limit of human hearing. It is used to photograph and examine parts of the body. A CAT Scan, or C (Computerized) A (Axial) T (Tomography), uses a scanner x-ray machine to take a cross section x-ray image of the body. It is also called a CT scan. See similar questions...

Preparing for an MRI scan is very easy. You can take all your normal medications unless your physician gives you special instructions. We do ask you to take the following precautions for your own personal safety and to ensure we get the best possible images: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You may be asked to change into a guest robe, as clothes may have metallic fasteners or metallic fibers that can interfere with the imaging. See similar questions...

No. We must perform additional testing immediately prior to performing the selective endoscopic discectomy. At the outpatient surgical facility we must first perform a provocative discogram. This involves carefully placing a needle into the disc space and injecting a safe radiopaque contrast mixed with a blue dye into your disc space. See similar questions...

Preparation for your MRI is very simple. For most MRI procedures, you may eat normally and take any prescribed medications the day of the study. We ask that you pre-register online or call ahead for any necessary instructions. You will be asked several questions regarding your past medical history. We will ask for any pertinent insurance information from you and assist in any pre-authorizations, which may be required by your insurance company. See similar questions...

The first step is to be certain that it is safe for you to have an MRI scan. If you are not certain, click here. Preparing for an MRI exam is easy. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, you may take your medications as usual. There are no food or drink restrictions. The only unusual preparation for an MRI scan is that all removable metallic objects must be left outside the scanning room. See similar questions...