MRI and Diagnostic Imaging
pain solutions
Accurate diagnosis on-site
Reaching an accurate diagnosis to explain your symptoms is essential for getting the most effective treatment plan. At Headache & Pain Center, AMC, Jimmy Ponder Jr., MD, and the expert team in Gray and New Iberia, Louisiana performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services and other radiology services for their patients on-site. To schedule your MRI, call the office closest to you or book an appointment online today.
relief starts here
What is an MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical scanning technique. It allows for an accurate diagnosis of a range of issues from chronic diseases to tumors to abnormalities in the musculoskeletal system.
An MRI creates detailed images of the body and organs using magnetic field energy and computer-generated radio waves. During an MRI, the magnetic field temporarily realigns your body’s water molecules, which then creates a faint signal picked up by the radio waves.
The radio waves translate the information into pictures of the body part being examined.
MRI Q & A's
Why would I need an MRI?
Your provider determines why you need an MRI. With the advanced imaging system, the team at Headache & Pain Center, AMC, can view soft tissue such as tendons, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, and the joint capsule, which aren’t visible on an X-ray.
Conditions and symptoms that may benefit from an MRI include:
Hand, wrist, and elbow pain
Hip pain
Shoulder pain
Foot and ankle injuries
Knee pain
Neck and spine pain
Sports injury
Your MRI image series may be analyzed at different angles, which may lead to a faster diagnosis and treatment.
relief starts here
How do I prepare for an MRI?
The team at Headache & Pain Center, AMC, provides specific instructions on the steps you need to take to prepare for your MRI. However, you can eat your usual diet and take your medications as scheduled.
The team requests that you change into an exam gown during the MRI and remove any clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the imaging, such as earrings, a watch, dentures, or an underwire bra.
What happens during an MRI?
The MRI is a painless, non-invasive test. During the procedure, your provider has you lie on the MRI exam table and moves you into place. You hear repetitive tapping and thumping noises throughout the MRI as the magnetic field and radio waves create the images.
In some cases, your provider may inject a contrast dye into your body to enhance imaging.
The length of your MRI varies, but it generally takes an hour or less. Once complete, you can resume your usual activities unless otherwise directed by your provider.
treatment options
Your specialist at Headache & Pain Center, AMC, reviews the results of your MRI and generates a written report. Depending on the findings, your provider may schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss the MRI and develop a treatment plan.
For expert pain diagnosis from an experienced team, contact Headache & Pain Center, AMC, by phone or online today.
What happens after an MRI?
To find out which treatment is best for you, book your visit by phone or online today.
