MRI of the elbow joint

The service is provided exclusively by appointment of a specialist.

During it, an MRI examination of the elbow joint is performed.

Indications for the procedure:

• degenerative changes in the elbow joint;
• post-traumatic changes and old injuries;
• pain in the hand or wrist;
• suspected tumors or other soft tissue pathologies;
• damage to cartilage or other joint structures;
• the presence of loose bodies in the joint;
• damage to ligaments and tendons.

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

Preparation for the examination

No special preparation is required, but the following recommendations should be followed:

• wear comfortable underwear made of natural materials.
• avoid wearing jewelry and costume jewelry.
• limit the use of cosmetics on the face.

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);
• First trimester of pregnancy.
• If the patient has an MR-compatible cardiac device, the presence of a cardiologist is required during the examination.

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

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