spinal column
Information on the most common MRI examinations that are carried out in the Diagnostikzentrum Leipzig.
thoracic spine
Indication Pain in the intercostal space (intercostal neuralgia), deformations (scoliosis, kyphoses), spinal canal narrowing (stenosis), vertebral body stiffening (spondylodesis), herniated disc (prolapse) or - protrusion (protrusion), spinal cord diseases (myelopathy, myelitis, mesorbusylo-spondylitis) ) Examination time 10 - 20 minutes patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to music of your choice. Contrast agent Most of the time this MRI scan is performed without the use of a contrast agent. However, there are individual questions that cannot be answered reliably without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.
cervical spine
Indication headache, sensory disturbances in the hands and fingers (paraesthesia), whiplash, spinal canal narrowing (stenosis), vertebral stiffening (spondylodesis), herniated disc (prolapse) or - protrusion (protrusion), spinal cord diseases (myelopathy, myelitis, syringomy malformation, Chiorbia), Chiorbia Bechterew (Ankylosing Spondylitis) Examination time 10 - 20 minutes Patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to music of your choice. Contrast agent Most of the time this MRI scan is performed without the use of a contrast agent. However, there are individual questions that cannot be answered reliably without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.
Sacrum and coccyx
Indications Inflammation of the sacroiliac joints (ileosacral joints (ISG, SIG), sacroiliitis), ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing spondylitis), coccyx fracture Examination time 10 - 20 minutes Patient positioning Choice to hear. Contrast agent Most of the time this MRI scan is performed without the use of a contrast agent. However, there are individual questions that cannot be answered reliably without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.
lumbar spine
Indication Pain and sensitivity disorders in the legs and feet (paraesthesia), deformations (scoliosis, kyphoses), spinal canal narrowing (stenosis), vertebral body stiffening (spondylodesis), herniated disc (prolapse) or protrusion (protrusion), spinal cord diseases (myelopathy, myelitis), myelitis, myelitis Tethered cord syndrome, spina bifida, ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing spondylitis) Examination time 10 - 20 minutes Patient positioning You lie comfortably on your back with your head in the middle of the device and have the opportunity to listen to the music of your choice. Contrast agent Most of the time this MRI scan is performed without the use of a contrast agent. However, there are individual questions that cannot be answered reliably without a contrast medium. Your examining doctor will inform you about this in good time.