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MRI Screening Lumbar Spine

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Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI

Overview

What is MRI Screening Lumbar Spine?

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) screening of the Lumbar Spine creates a picture of the lower back and its surrounding soft tissues. The lumbar region of the spine, more commonly known as the lower back, consists of five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose severe back pain and birth defects (congenital) which affect the spine and to evaluate the level of injury of the lower spine and frequent lower back pain.

Why is MRI Screening Lumbar Spine done?

To diagnose severe back pain and birth defects (congenital) which affects spine
To diagnose the cause of severe and persistent leg pain
To evaluate the level of injury of lower spine and frequent lower back pain
To find out the bladder problems and multiple sclerosis
To detect the spine or brain cancer

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