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A spine MRI of the neck, mid-back, or lower back can give a surgeon a detailed map prior to anticipated surgery. Click to learn about getting a spine MRI in Denver.

Spine MRI Imaging Services in Colorado | What to Expect

Frequently Asked Questions About Spine MRIs

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Spine MRI Imaging

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<p>Your spine supports your entire body, making movement and functioning possible. Certain spine conditions can cause neck, back, or leg pain, tingling and numbness in the legs, incontinence, and more. Understanding the cause of your symptoms is the first step toward getting the treatment you need.</p>
<p>Your physician may order a spine MRI to get a more detailed look at the spinal cord, vertebral bodies, discs, ligaments, and larger nerves. An magnetic resource imaging (MRI) scan uses magnetic energy to create pictures of the spine, which our radiologists use to evaluate and diagnose conditions.</p>
<p>A spine MRI can produce images of multiple regions of the spine, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck (cervical spine)</li>
<li>Mid-back (thoracic spine)</li>
<li>Lower back (lumbar spine)</li>
</ul>

Assess the Spine With an MRI

At The Women’s Imaging Center, we understand the importance of quality imaging in diagnosing spine conditions. Our fellowship-trained radiologists are experts at reading and interpreting MRIs, which will provide more insight into your condition and help you plan next steps. Our multidisciplinary approach to patient care means you have an entire team dedicated to providing exceptional screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Interpreting Your Spine MRI

We will ask about any medical conditions and prior surgery you have had. Please let us know if you have any metal or metal fragments from an accident or trauma in your body. Metal can affect the magnets in the MRI. In addition, let us know if you have any planted devices that aren't compatible with an MRI. These include:

- Pacemakers
- Defibrillators
- Aneurysm clips
- Auditory hearing implants
- Neurotransmitters
- Internal wires or electrodes
- Implanted pumps or ports
- Surgical mesh
- Any coils, stents, or filters
- Older pacemakers and defibrillators are generally not safe with MRI, but many newer models are compatible. Speak with your doctor about which kind you have.

Other issues that may affect an MRI:
**Tattoos or piercings:** Permanent piercings or certain types of body or face/makeup tattooing may prevent you from having an MRI. All jewelry and piercings must be removed for your safety.
**Current or prior metal worker:**Metal workers could have small metal fragments in their eyes as an occupational hazard. Before performing the MRI, we may need to do an X-ray to check.
Please see our [MRI Safety Form](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EMSDmovtNhLOVtH9B_KJc437XFLt9R_FmtbBtRKXnyQ/edit?usp=sharing) for more information.

Before the MRI

To get more detailed images of tissues, we may use a contrast dye called gadolinium. The dye used for an MRI is different from the one used in a CT exam. Most people do not have an issue, but let the scheduler and MRI technologist know if you have previously had an allergic reaction to any contrast agent.

You may find the MRI exam loud due to the clunking sound of the magnets. Our technologists will provide you with headphones so you can listen to music. Many patients find they are soothed to sleep with the distraction of music. Sudden movements may cause irregularities in the images, so we ask that you remain as still as possible.

During the MRI

We will provide your results as soon as possible. They will not be available right away as MRIs produce hundreds of images in various sequences that the radiologist will need to examine. When they are ready, you will get a call about your results. We’ll also notify your ordering physician, who will discuss what happens next based on your imaging results.

After the MRI

Spine MRI Specialists Near Me

<p>Spine MRIs are relatively quick procedures, generally taking from 25 to 40 minutes. The time your MRI takes will depend on a few factors, such as the complexity needed for imaging or imaging sequences or whether you will need contrast dye.</p>

How a Spine MRI Is Performed

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