Atomic medicine
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Pinhole Surgery
- Fallopian Tube Recanalisation
- Essure® (for non-surgical sterilisation & in vitro fertilisation with hydrosalpinx/salpinges)
- Pelvic Vein Embolisation
- Venous Access and Implantable Ports
- Drainage of Fluid Collections
- Fibroid Embolisation
- Nerve Root Blocks
- Provocational Discography
- Facet Joint Injections
- Joint Injections
- Vertebroplasty
- Treatment FAQs
- MRI Scans
- CT Scans
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray Imaging
- Full Field Digital Mammography
- Bone Densitometry
- Nuclear Medicine
- PET CT Scanning
MRI Scans
What is an MRI?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanning is a medical investigation that uses a strong magnet and radio frequency waves to generate images of your body.
What can be diagnosed with MRI?
- most ailments of the brain, including tumours, dementia and multiple sclerosis
- sports injuries
- musculoskeletal problems
- most spinal conditions/injuries
- vascular abnormalities
- female pelvic problems
- Breast Cancer in the under 50's
- prostate problems
- some gastrointestinal tract conditions
- certain ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions
- soft tissue and bone pathology/conditions
Who can't have an MRI?
- some patients with a heart pacemaker
- certain clips in your head from brain operations, i.e. aneurysm clips
- cochlear (ear) implants
- metallic foreign body in your eye
- surgery in the preceding 8 weeks
- a programmable shunt for hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain)
Patients can self refer for an MRI Scan please call 01483 442777
