Clermont Radiology is a Center of Excellence for Imaging of the Spine.
STAND-UP® MRI is the world's most Patient Friendly MRI.
The only "whole body MRI" with the ability to perform Positional Imaging™, allowing scans of patients in entirely new positions such as standing up, sitting down, lateral & horizontal.
For the first time, patients can be scanned in weight-bearing positions in their precise location of the symptoms or pain.
The STAND-UP® MRI has the ability to put the patient in the position necessary to give the most complete and accurate diagnosis.
As a result of its unique ability to scan patients in weight-bearing positions the STAND-UP® MRI has detected problems that would have gone undetected on ordinary lie-down scanners.
Ask your physician about the STAND-UP® MRI the next time an MRI is prescribed.
STAND-UP® MRI allows patients to simply walk in and be scanned.
The STAND-UP® MRI allows imaging of the spine STAND-UP®, fully weight-loaded, and sees the curvature of the vertebrae, soft tissues including the nerves and discs.
The system is equipped with FONAR's unique MRI-compatible motorized patient handling system that will move the patient into the magnet and place the anatomy of interest into the center of the magnet gap.
• The STAND-UP® is the only true Open MRI.
• Accommodates Large Patients • Small Children can sit with a parent during exam • You can relax and even watch TV during the process
• Problems with claustrophobia are gone.
For patients who have extreme difficulty with and are wary of being confined in small spaces, the STAND-UP® MRI as opposed to the "tunnel" variety is the perfect solution.
What should I expect?
• Depending on the body part being evaluated and the pain you are experiencing, you can be scanned in a multitude of positions standing, sitting, lying down or bending. Our technologist will help position you in the scanner.
• An imaging device called a "coil" will be placed around the area of the body to be scanned.
• In some cases, you will need contrast material to further aid in detection or diagnosis of potential abnormalities. In this instance, an I.V. will be placed in your hand or arm.
• Once you are comfortably positioned, the chair will move into the magnet opening.
• As images are acquired, you will hear a series of "knocking and buzzing noises" for a few minutes at a time. It is important to remain as still as possible during this part of the exam to help us capture clear images.
• Our technologist will be able to see you, hear you speak, and will talk you through every stage of the exam.
*Tell the technologist
if any
of the
following
pertain to you.
• Pacemaker
• History of working with metal
• Brain aneurysm clips
• History of injury during Military service
• Metallic plate or other implants
• Nursing or Chance you could be pregnant.
How do I get my results?
After your study is complete, our board certified radiologist will evaluate the image results and send a full report to your doctor, who will discuss the results with you.
Clermont Radiology LLC • 352.241.6100 • 1804 Oakley Seaver Blvd. Suite B. Clermont, Florida 34711
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