Personal Injury

After a personal injury, diagnosing any potential damage is essential. Without treatment, the problem might worsen, affecting your mobility and quality of life. At Montclair Open MRI in Montclair, California, the team of board-certified radiologists uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) to diagnose personal injuries, including strained muscles, sprained ligaments, and dislocated joints. Call Montclair Open MRI today to schedule a personal injury appointment, or book your visit online.

Why would I need an MRI for a personal injury?

Undergoing an MRI after a personal injury can help detect damage to your bones, joints, soft tissues, or internal organs.  

Personal injuries vary in terms of severity. Some are minor and improve with rest and at-home treatments, but others require more specialized care. An open MRI can make an official diagnosis and help determine the best treatment.

What types of personal injuries might benefit from an MRI?

Montclair Open MRI uses magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose various types of personal injuries, including the following:

• Fractures
• Strained muscles
• Dislocated joints
• Torn or ruptured ligaments and tendons
• General wear-and-tear
• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
• Slip and fall injuries

Your provider might recommend an MRI if you have symptoms of a traumatic brain injury, such as blurred vision or a persistent headache.

How do I prepare for a personal injury MRI?

MRI for a personal injury doesn’t require any special preparation.

Leave your jewelry at home as well as any other metal accessories. The open MRI machine uses magnets and radio waves to take detailed photos, and metal objects can interfere with image clarity.

Make sure to let your provider know if you have an implantable medical device, like cochlear implants or a pacemaker, as they can affect image quality.

What does a personal injury MRI involve?

Getting a personal injury MRI takes 30-60 minutes on average.

Montclair Open MRI complete scans with an open MRI machine, so you don’t have to worry about being trapped inside an enclosed metal tube. The open MRI machine provides the same high-quality results as a traditional MRI but without any of the claustrophobia.

When you arrive at the office, you change into a hospital gown and lie on a moving exam table. Your provider slides the moving table into the open MRI machine and asks you to stay in a specific position.

Once you’re in position, your provider leaves the room and takes a series of scans with a computer console. During the MRI, it’s essential to lie very still. Even minor movements can affect the clarity of the images, requiring a redo.

Call Montclair Open MRI today to schedule a personal injury MRI appointment, or book your visit online.