MRI Left Leg (MRI) near me in Howrah

Also known as MRI Left Leg, MRI Leg Scan

This test is for

Male, Female

Earliest reports in

24 hours

Test Preparation

You might be asked to remove metallic coins, jewelry, metal wristwatches, metallic keys, dentures, or hearing aids, as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields.
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemakers, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulators, surgical staples/clips, or drug implants.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for an MRI.
Informed consent is required.

Understanding MRI Left Leg (MRI) in Howrah

What is MRI Left Leg (MRI) in Howrah?

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Left Leg visualizes the bone and soft tissues of the left leg and allows the doctor to distinguish normal, healthy tissue from diseased tissue.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose the fracture of the bones of the left leg, to confirm any abnormal finding of the X-rays of the left leg, and to diagnose any birth defects or abnormal growth in the area of the leg.

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Leg (MRI) in Howrah

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.