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• MRI of the spine with the use of a contrast agent
• Indications for MRI of the spine
• Contraindications
• MRI of the spine: preparation for the procedure

MRI of the spine with the use of a contrast agent

For more accurate visualization, MRI of the spine with contrast is sometimes used, which involves the intravenous administration of a special drug that increases the contrast of images during tomography.

Indications for MRI of the spine

As a rule, magnetic resonance imaging of the spine is recommended in the following cases:

• pathological changes in the intervertebral discs, including protrusions, hernias;
• osteochondrosis;
• inflammatory processes in the membranes of the spinal cord, spine, spondyloarthritis, spondylitis;
• neoplasms and cysts in the coccyx area;
• damage to the soft tissues surrounding the spine;
• vascular pathologies, congenital abnormalities;
• stenosis of the spinal canal;
• disorders during pregnancy;
• diseases of the craniovertebral junction.

Contraindications

• heart muscle stimulators, vascular clips, metal, ferromagnetic implants, foreign objects in the body. It is also worth warning the doctor about pregnancy or lactation in case of using contrast agents.

MRI of the spine: preparation for the procedure

Before scanning, you must put on cotton underwear, remove all metal products, warn the doctor about the presence of tattoos, which may contain metal particles. If the patient experiences pain and cannot remain motionless for a long time, it is recommended to administer sedatives.