OPEN MULTI-POSITIONAL MRI
A Comfortable and More Accurate MRI Scan Experience for Patients in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine was the first in Virginia to offer upright MRI imaging to patients throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas.
With this technology, we have been able to offer area physicians the ability to see a patient’s pathology when the patient is experiencing pain while standing, sitting, in flexion and extension, and rotation and lateral bending. The design of the traditional MRI scanner cannot detect pathology that is only visible when the patient is scanned in the upright position. In addition, the quality of the images will allow physicians to provide a more accurate diagnosis in a more rapid manner, ultimately achieving a quicker recovery time for the patient.
With the use of multi-positional imaging, patients will have a more comfortable experience while undergoing an MRI scan. In addition, the open multi-positional MRI is an excellent choice for those who experience a claustrophobic feeling with traditional scanners, as there is nothing in front of the patient’s face. With upright imaging, the patient may watch a 42″ flat-screen TV during the scan.