MRI Fore Arm

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding MRI Fore Arm

What is MRI Fore Arm?

A Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) of the Fore Arm is used to visualize the bones and joints of the forearm along with the surrounding soft tissues like the cartilages, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels. The area of the forearm includes the elbow, bones of the forearm (radius and ulna), and the wrist.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any fracture of the bones of the forearm and to diagnose suspected infection, osteoporosis, deformities, or abnormal growth of the bones.

What is MRI Fore Arm used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones of the forearm (area from the elbow joint to the wrist)
To diagnose suspected infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones.
To look for signs of suspected arthritis, degenerative changes or dislocation of the joints of the forearm

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Fore Arm

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Fore Arm

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.