Magnetic Resonance (MRI) is a diagnostic technique based on the use of magnetic fields which do not therefore use ionizing radiation.
With this technique we can see the hydrogen atoms of our body, which is what we are principally made up of (water, fat, proteins, etc.). So it is a technique that allows us to evaluate all the tissue of our body and detect disorders.
This technique is used a lot in the study of the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord) and when studying the locomotor apparatus as it allows for good differentiation of all the structures (bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, nerves, etc.) but its use does not stop there.
It is possible to evaluate perfectly any structure of our anatomy, morphologically as well as functionally, so we can study cardiac or cerebral performance, evaluate the normal functioning of our fluids (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.).
It also has applications in oncology which allow us to diagnose as well as stage (i.e. see the degree of extension) of tumours (breast, prostate, etc.) and it also serves as a guide when carrying out biopsies (breast).
Only in patients who have electronic devices (pacemakers) is it contraindicated, as it could affect their operation, and in patients with mobile ferromagnetic metallic particles. However it can be used with no problems in patients with fixed metal prostheses.
The studies usually last between 15 and 30 minutes and are well tolerated. There exists the constraint of claustrophobia which, for the most part, can be resolved by giving a detailed explanation of the process, increasing the comfort of the patient or with a light sedative.
Our equipment has a high magnetic field, so the quality of the studies is significantly increased and it has the most up-to-date and advanced techniques. It allows for all kinds of studies to be made: nervous system, breast, prostate, heart, vascular, spectroscopy, functional, etc.
