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What is an MRI?
An MRI is a test that uses magnets and radio waves to take pictures inside a patient’s body. An MRI can be performed on almost any part of the body.
MRI Overview
This link provides an overview of an MRI specifically used to look at parts of the musculoskeletal system. This link gives information on how the test is conducted, risks, patient preparation, and limitations of this test. It also provides pictures of the equipment used to conduct an MRI.
MRI Video Overview
Click here to watch a video overview of how an MRI is performed.
Image: Normal MRI of the Spine
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What does it mean to have an abnormal MRI?
An abnormal MRI is indicative of disease or injury. An abnormality on a musculoskelatal MRI specifically indicate damage or disease a bone, muscle, joint, ligament or cartilage.
Click here to learn more about normal values of an MRI and what abnormal results may indicate. Note: There is other information available at this link. You should specifically look at the information presented under the heading “Results.”
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