MRI Left Leg With Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding MRI Left Leg With Contrast

What is MRI Left Leg With Contrast?

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.The contrast helps in increasing the visibility of the internal organs and hence improves the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of the MRI scan.

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.

What is MRI Left Leg With Contrast used for?

To diagnose the cause of leg pain or joint pain (hip, knee or ankle joint) which is long standing
To diagnose the fracture of the bones of the leg
To confirm any abnormal finding of the X-rays of the leg
To diagnose any abnormalities of the hip, knee or the ankle joint (like arthritis, any degenerative changes, ligament tear or joint dislocations)
To diagnose any birth defects or abnormal growth in the area of the leg
To confirm any infections of the bones, muscles or the other soft tissue
To diagnose any bone marrow abnormalities like avascular necrosis

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Left Leg With Contrast

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Left Leg With Contrast

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.