MRI of the hand

The service is provided only upon referral from a specialist.

During the examination, a magnetic resonance imaging scan of the hand is performed to detect pathologies of soft tissues and joint structures.

Indications for the examination:

• Degenerative changes in the joints of the hand.
• Old injuries of the hand.
• Pain in the hand or hand.
• Suspected tumors or other pathologies of the soft tissues of the hand.
• Damage to the cartilage or other joint structures of the hand.
• There are no age restrictions.

Duration of the procedure: 20 minutes. The examination is performed by a radiologist and an X-ray laboratory technician.

Preparation for the examination

No special preparation is required, but it is worth following the following recommendations:

• Wear comfortable underwear made of natural materials.
• Do not wear jewelry or costume jewelry.
• Limit the use of cosmetics on the face (some types of mascara may cause image distortion).

Contraindications:

• Presence of metal implants or devices that may interfere with the magnetic field (e.g., pacemakers).
• Claustrophobia (relative contraindication).
• Severe general condition of the patient (relative contraindication).
• The presence of fragments located near large vessels or important organs requires consultation with a radiologist.
• Patients with severe forms of claustrophobia may require sedation.

For a scheduled visit, be at the reception of the department 15 minutes before the examination.

The examination results (description, film on demand, recording on optical media) are issued after 6 hours. In complex cases, the period may be extended to 24 hours.