Open MRIs are much the same as they sound. They are open, while as yet utilizing Magnets to take pictures of within your Full Body MRI Oxon Hill. Rather than an encased container, the open MRI utilizes a magnet top and base and is open on every one of the four sides.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an exciting advancement in the area of medical diagnosis. Through the use of a magnet and radio waves similar to AM/FM radio, MRI makes it possible for doctors to see detailed images of the internal structures of the body. This technique provides doctors with a higher degree of diagnostic accuracy than ever before — without exposure to potentially harmful X-rays. MRI can lead to early detection and treatment of disease and, in many instances, eliminate the need for more risky procedures such as exploratory surgery or biopsy.
Washington Open MRI is a pioneer in providing patients with an alternative to cramped, noisy, and uncomfortable MRI examinations. Our Open MRI Clinton or Open MRI Oxon Hill systems make it possible for you to come to a facility where you can be examined — without the concern of being placed in a narrow tube for an extended period of time. That’s why it’s called Open MRI! This advanced Full Body MRI Chevy Chase is ideal for pediatric, elderly, claustrophobic, anxious, and obese patients up to 500 pounds depending on their specific body shape, or anyone who would prefer not to go into a closed system. The result? More and more people in the Washington / Baltimore metro areas are choosing Washington Open MRI for their MRI examinations.