MEDICAL IMAGING

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) including that of the head and the knee in our clinic in Krakow.

Where to take an MRI scan?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a modern and the most accurate method of imaging the organs and tissues of the human body. It allows early diagnosis and planning of treatment of many diseases, as the images obtained during the examination provide extremely precise information about disease-induced changes occurring in the body. If you need a precise examination, such as magnetic resonance imaging, and you want to be sure that you will be examined by professionals, our clinic will be the best choice!

Magnetic resonance imaging is painless and safe for the patient as it is not associated with X-rays.

State-of-the-art equipment for resonance imaging – Krakow, the orthopedic clinic

A strong magnetic field is the basis of MRI equipment. Krakow can be proud of one of the best MRI equipment, as our laboratory is equipped with the most modern high-field 1.5T Magnetom Sempra MRI scanner by Siemens Healthcare. This device is equipped with a set of dedicated coils that maximise the precision of imaging different parts of the body to achieve perfect projection.

We invite you to take a look at our offer of magnetic resonance imaging. We offer magnetic resonance imaging including that of the head and the knee. Is Krakow your place of residence? In this city our clinic has no equal.

LIST OF TESTS PERFORMED

magnetic resonance imaging of the head
magnetic resonance imaging of the pituitary gland
magnetic resonance angiography
magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine (C)
magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracic spine (Th)
magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine (Ls)
magnetic resonance imaging of the entire spine
magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder joint
magnetic resonance imaging of the elbow joint
magnetic resonance imaging of the wrist
magnetic resonance imaging of the hand
magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis
magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis minor
magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate
magnetic resonance imaging of the hip and sacroiliac joints
magnetic resonance imaging of the knee joint
magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle
magnetic resonance imaging of the foot

MRI in Krakow - Why should you have an MRI done here?

We professionally perform non-invasive examinations imaging the inside of the body. Thanks to our experience, appropriate equipment and technology, we are able to visualise the vascular and nervous systems or look into the structures of the brain during a head MRI. Krakow, 19 A. Sokołowskiego Street. – The reasons why you should decide to have your examination in our clinic:

Fastest appointments without queues (max. 2 days)
Possibility to discuss the results with the orthopedic surgeon immediately after the examination has been performed
You will receive the test record on CD immediately after the test
Test reports available quickly (up to 5 working days)
Test reports on paper or online, without the need to return to the clinic
Free parking for our patients
Special procedures and facilities for claustrophobic patients

Superior image quality at resonance

We are the only clinic that has a set of all dedicated orthopedic coils, ensuring the highest quality of examination
Precision and highest quality imaging for clinical diagnosis – thanks to longer and more detailed examinations
1.5T MRI for orthopedics, less prone to image distortion (artefacts) due to movement and breathing

Safety, care, individual approach

Special facilities for claustrophobic patients. We are one of the few to have a special set of mirrors for claustrophobic patients, giving the illusion of open space
Possibility of using special pharmacological agents for claustrophobic patients
We are the only company to perform examinations for patients with dental and orthopedic implants using the 1.5T MRI
For patients with chronic pain, we offer the possibility of pain relief through rehabilitation before the MRI scan itself
Use earplugs and headphones to reduce discomfort caused by the noise generated by the MRI
We provide psychological support for each patient by our staff

An MRI scan uses the effects of a magnetic field on the human body. Magnetic resonance imaging does not require the use of potentially harmful X-rays.
The examination is painless and completely safe, however itrequires lying motionless for about 30 minutes.
During the examination the patients cannot have any electronic, magnetic or metal objects with them. Clothes with hooks, clasps, zippers, metal buttons should be avoided; all those items will have to be taken off before the examination and left in the cloakroom.

In case of presence of other metallic bodies in the body (splinters, bullets, implants), it is necessary to present an X-ray photo with a visible fragment of a metal. In case of implants, a certificate containing information/characteristics of the alloy from which the implant is made, or a certificate of their admittance to examination in a magnetic field issued by the manufacturer is required.
Magnetic resonance examination is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in their first trimester.

An absolute contraindication to an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is that the patient has:

Cardiac pacemaker
Cochlear implants
Ferromagnetic vascular clips
Infusion pump
Presence of a metallic foreign body in the eye.

If you have undergone surgery with metal implants (vascular clips, endosteal implants, wires, plates) it is necessary to present a certificate containing information/characteristics of the alloy from which the implant is made or a certificate of approval for testing them in a magnetic field issued by the manufacturer. It is also necessary to present an X-ray film showing the implant – we can make it on site.

HEAD
Magnetic resonance imaging of the head
MRI of the orbits
MRI of the temporal bones (ears)

SPINE

MRI spine 1 segment (cervical, thoracic or lumbar)

MRI of the spine 2 sections

MRI of the whole spine (3 sections)

UPPER LIMB
MRI of the shoulder girdle
MRI of the scapula
MRI of the shoulder
MRI of the elbow
MRI of the forearm
MRI of the hand
MRI of the wrist
MRI of the finger

LOWER LIMB
MRI of the knee (knee joint)
MRI of the ankle
MRI of the Achilles tendon
MRI of the foot
MRI of the lower leg
MRI of the thigh

HIP AND PELVIS
MRI of the hip (hip joint)
MRI of the hip and sacroiliac joint
MRI of the pelvis minor
MRI of the prostate
ARTHROGRAPHY – CONTRAST INJECTION
Wrist arthrography
Arthrography of the shoulder joint
Arthrography of the hip joint
Arthrography of the knee joint
Arthrography of the elbow joint
Arthrography of the ankle joint

TOTAL BODY:
TOTAL BODY SCAN – whole body screening (head to mid-thigh range)

Preparation for magnetic resonance imaging with contrast

Come to the examination with the creatinine level determined. Please note: the test result is valid for 1 month.
Do not eat for 5 hours before the examination.
Report to the laboratory 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
You should bring with you previous images and results of CT, MR, X-ray, ultrasound and any other medical documentation you have(medical opinions, information sheets of inpatient or outpatient treatment).
In the case of child examinations, bring the child’s health booklet.
Take your daily medication as prescribed by your doctor.

This way of preparation guarantees a high quality radiological image, which enables a more accurate diagnosis.

Total Body MRI (Total Body Scan) is a diagnostic method that allows screening of the patient’s body – using magnetic resonance imaging. Thanks to this method it is possible to examine the general state of your health. During the examination we obtain overview images of the head, chest, spine, abdominal cavity (liver, bile ducts, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, abdominal aorta) and the pelvis. This makes it possible to detect palpable changes and thus accelerate further, detailed diagnostics of the patient.

The whole body examination can be very much considered as a screening test for patients with suspected oncology, it allows the imaging of metastases in the patient’s body.
The examination takes 1 hour. The Total Body Scan is the first step in advanced diagnostics of the patient. If the radiologist sees anything disturbing in the image, the patient will be referred for further diagnostics in MRI of a specific body part.

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