Ankle, Knee, Hip, Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder

General Preparation

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing. The patient may be given a gown to wear during the study.
  
  
• Metal objects including jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, and hairpins may affect the study and should be left at home whenever possible. The patient may be asked to remove hearing aids and any removable dental work.
  
  
• If the patient is over 60 years of age and IV contrast is indicated, a blood test may be needed prior to the MR exam.
  
  
• Please inform the technologist of the patient's prior surgeries, metal implants, pacemaker, or aneurysm clips.
  
  
• Please inform the technologist if the patient is claustrophobic or unable to lie down for an extended amount of time due to pain so that appropriate pre-medication can be ordered.
  
  
• Women who are nursing or may possibly be pregnant should notify the technologist immediately.
  
  
• If the patient has the following risk factors, please contact Inland Imaging for special prep instructions: renal disease, over age 60, history of high blood pressure, diabetes, or liver disease
  
  

Without IV Contrast

Time for Study

With IV Contrast

Precautions

If the patient has the following risk factors, please contact Inland Imaging for special Prep instructions:

Renal disease, over age 60, history of high blood pressure, diabetes or liver disease

Time for Study

30-60 minutes

MRI Locations