MRI of the cervical spine (C-spine)

Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine without contrast agent

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What you will receive

Medical report with recommendations
We will record the MRI data on DVD-disk. On the disk envelope, we will indicate QR-CODE, which will allow you to download the study description one day after the examination.
For an additional fee, we can print the research results on film.

Who needs this service?
Indications to MRI of the cervical spine:

• pains in  шее
• limitations in neck and head mobility
• instability of blood pressure, hearing and vision impairments
• clarification of the diagnosis “vegetative-vascular dystonia”
• dizziness
• suspicion of  cervical spine osteochondrosis, presence of spinal canal stenosis, hernias, tumors, or metastases
• control over  treatment process for the established diagnosis

Who cannot receive this service? Contraindications for MRI:

• Presence of electronic medical devices in the body (pacemaker, etc.)
• Presence of metallic elements in the area of study (prostheses, clips, fragments)
• Inadequate patient behavior (panic attack, psychomotor agitation)
• State of drug or alcohol intoxication
• Inability to remain still during the examination (due to   severe pain or other reasons)
• The necessity of continuous resuscitation measures (artificial respiration, etc.)

How we do it

MRI does not require anesthesia or special preparation.
Before the procedure, the MRI-technician will check you with a special device to ensure there are no metals in your body or clothing that react to the magnetic field. Then, you will be placed on the MRI table and given instructions. You will be given a button in your hand, which can instantly stop the examination if pressed. Then, the examination protocol, consisting of several programs, will be initiated.

If necessary, additional research programs may be implemented after consultation with you to clarify the obtained data.

What is included in the service?

The research protocol in different clinics can vary significantly. MRI is always a compromise between the time spent on the examination and its quality.
We use all recommended programs to ensure the highest quality of research, allowing for a detailed examination of the brain without missing pathological changes.
An important aspect is the research step – thickness “sections “, which we will obtain as a result of the research. The smaller the step and the more slices, the more detailed we can assess the condition of the tissues.

Our MRI protocol for the cervical spine includes the following programs:

Program / slice thickness

T2 3 D sagittal 2.2 мм
T1 or T1 FLEX/DIXON sagittal 3 мм
T2 STIR sagittal 3 мм
T2* MERGE axial 3 мм

 How long will it take?

The basic MRI protocol for the cervical spine will take about 30 minutes.

How else can this be done?

You can assess the condition of the cervical spine based on symptoms during a neurologist’s examination.
Hardware diagnostic methods will help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
In addition to MRI, CT (computed tomography) and ultrasound can be performed.
But it should be understood that CT uses gamma radiation, the dose of which needs to be strictly controlled; and ultrasound provides much less informative results.

You may need

• Neurologist Consultation
• Neurosurgeon Consultation
• Second expert opinion (description of MRI studies conducted in other clinics)