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MRI - Arm

MRI Arm - Overview & Technique

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the arm is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the upper and lower arm, including the elbow, wrist, hands, fingers, and the surrounding muscles and other tissues. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves. The MRI scanner contains the magnet. The magnetic field produced by an MRI is about 10 thousand times greater than the earth's.The magnetic field forces hydrogen atoms in the body to line up in a certain way (similar to how the needle on a compass moves when you hold it near a magnet). When radio waves are sent toward the lined-up hydrogen atoms, they bounce back, and a computer records the signal. Different types of tissues send back different signals.Single MRI images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.

MRI Arm - Alternative Names and Explanations

humerus mri, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Arm, Arm MRI, Arm MR Imaging, MRI Upper Ext. Non Jnt (forearm/bicep) w/o contrast CPT code 73218, MRI Upper Ext. Non Jnt (forearm/bicep) with contrast CPT code 73222, MRI Upper Ext. Non Jnt (forearm/bicep) with contrast CPT code 73220

MRI of the Arm - Benefits versus Other Diagnostic Tests

  • MRI is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation.
  • The contrast material used in MRI exams is less likely to produce an allergic reaction than the iodine-based materials used for conventional x-rays and CT scanning.

MRI Arm - Common Positive Findings

  • Evaluate an infection or abscess
  • Identify a mass or tumor, including cancer
  • Monitor your progress after arm, elbow, or wrist surgery

MRI Arm - Images

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