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Text Box: Patient Preparation In general, there is no special preparation (such as fasting) required to have a MRI. You should take all daily medications as usual. If your physician has prescribed any pain medication or muscle relaxants, please take them as instructed prior to your exam to maximize your comfort during the scan. Prior to your scan, you will need to complete a yes/no screening questionnaire to determine whether or not you should have a MRI scan (refer to the frequently asked questions section for a list of contra-indicators). Because MRI uses a strong magnetic field, you will need to remove all metal objects (jewelry, keys, coins, hair pins, etc.) that might interfere with your MRI scan. Also, objects with batteries (watches, cell phones, key rings with car alarm boxes, etc.) and credit cards with magnetic strips should not be taken into the MRI scan room. We ask that you dress comfortably, preferably clothes with no metal buttons or zippers. If this is not possible, we will be more than happy to provide you with scrub pants and tops. You should also bring the following items with you to your appointment: Written orders from your physician Insurance card Any prior X-rays, CTs (Cat Scans) or MRIs you might have had on the area we will be scanning MRI Exams For more information on individual exams, including photos, exam preparation and scan times, please click on one of the links below. Brain Spine (neck, upper and lower back) Upper extremities (shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, fingers) Lower extremities (upper leg, knee, lower leg, ankle, foot, toes) Pelvis/hips

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Text Box: ► Text Box: What is a MRI? A MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) offers a secure and efficient method for medical diagnosis of many conditions, without the use of harmful x-rays. It uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce very detailed images of the inside of the body. Using radio frequency coils, detailed images of the soft tissues, muscles, nerves and bones in your body are transmitted to a computer where a technologist will analyze and process your images. A Radiologist, who is a physician trained to interpret MRI images, will then generate a report stating the findings of your MRI exam. The final report will be sent back to your referring physician. More Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Stephen Swearingen reviews and interprets patient images.

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