Midwest Stand-Up MRI Specialists
What is Stand Up MRI?
Stand-up MRI allows for all parts of the body to be scanned in a weight-bearing state in which the patient feels pain – standing, sitting, bending, leaning, as well as lying down. This maximizes the probability of finding a problem which may not be seen in a traditional lay-down MRI.
Stand Up MRI vs Traditional MRI
Also referred to as positional MRI, stand up MRI differs from traditional lay-down MRI in several ways:
Positional MRI:
None
Traditional MRI:
Patient size and weight limited
Positional MRI:
Several
Traditional MRI:
Lay down only
Positional MRI:
No
Traditional MRI:
Yes
Positional MRI:
No
Traditional MRI:
Yes
Better Imaging with Stand-Up MRI
The Stand-Up MRI allows us to move the patient’s area of pain to the center of the magnet and also allows the patient to recreate a certain position or motion (e.g., flexion, extension, rotation or lateral bending) that is causing pain. It can also be used for patients with heart and lung conditions who are unable to tolerate lying down. All of these factors result in better imaging and a greater chance of finding the problem.
FONAR Scientific Papers
Several scientific papers published in international radiology journals demonstrate the clinical benefits of the FONAR 0.6T Upright MRI.
Stand Up MRI Cost
We believe the cost of an MRI should not break the bank and because of this, we offer an affordable MRI price for individuals in need of stand up MRI services. We understand that increasing healthcare costs affect patients with high insurance deductibles, as well as those without insurance. It is our goal to offer affordable, quality MRI services to everyone.
It’s imperative to get the best MRI to show all of the findings to assure you get the proper treatment and the settlement you deserve.
Stand Up MRI Reviews
Stand Up MRI Information
Weight-bearing or open upright MRI and kMRI with flexion, extension, rotation and lateral bending of the spine has been compared to recumbent MRI (rMRI). Initial reports demonstrated exaggeration of disc bulges, disc protrusions, disc herniation, central canal stenosis, neural foraminal stenosis and lateral recess stenosis. In some cases, false-negative disc herniations on rMRI have been discovered during upright or kinematic MRI. Under optimal conditions, a specific imaging abnormality may be correlated with a specific posture or kinematic maneuver that reproduces the clinical syndrome.
Essentials of Skeletal Radiology
Terry R. Yochum & Lindsay J. Rowe
Current Definitive Information on Standup / Stand-Up MRI vs. Traditional Recumbent MRI.
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Stand-Up MRI Patient Positions
SUMA MRI is the ONLY MRI that can scan in virtually any position in which you feel pain so the machine and your doctor can see what’s causing it.
The Proof is in the Picture
The doctors of SUMA MRI have helped many Midwest stand-up MRI patients find injuries that traditional lay-down MRI scanners can miss. See for yourself – the proof is in the picture.