An open MRI machine is shaped as a ring or doughnut. Instead of an enclosed capsule, an Open MRI uses a magnet top and bottom and is open on all four sides. MRI technology uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to produce images that help detect and treat disease. The images give a clear picture of the body’s muscles, organs, and other soft tissues.
FAQ About Open MRI
- People with Claustrophobia: An Open MRI eliminates claustrophobia for patients during an MRI exam. With the open-air design, a person can still see around the room or even watch TV.
- Children: Open MRIs are an excellent option for children who need diagnostic testing. The open atmosphere allows a child to hold a parent’s or guardian’s hand and feel more at ease during the test.
- Accident Injury Patients: The Open MRI technology allows every part of the body to be imaged in a weight-bearing state. People with sports or car accident injuries can be scanned in extension, flexion, rotation, and lateral bending positions.
An Open MRI is able to diagnose a wide variety of injuries and diseases such as:
- Tumors.
- Developmental anomalies.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Stroke.
- Dementia.
- Infection.
- Chronic headaches and causes.
- Injuries in cartilage or bone.
Metro Healthcare Partners accepts Workers Compensation, No-Fault, Medicare, and other major medical insurance plans. The list of insurance plans we accept is continuously updated, and if you do not see your health insurance listed here, be sure to call and speak to our staff to find out if your insurance is accepted or not.
Metro Healthcare Partners accepts Workers Compensation, No-Fault, Medicare, and other major medical insurance plans. The list of insurance plans we accept is continuously updated, and if you do not see your health insurance listed here, be sure to call and speak to our staff to find out if your insurance is accepted or not.