The purchase of a “Siemens Somatom” magnetic resonance tomograph was an extremely important investment in our company. We are one of the few sports medicine practices in Austria to have such a device.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), also known as nuclear spin tomography,
is a modern, gentle procedure and provides sectional images of the inside of the body without radiation, particularly of soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons, meniscus, cartilage, etc.), which cannot be visualised using conventional X-rays.
This enables us to clarify and diagnose sports injuries even more precisely, especially with this device. We are therefore able to clarify and diagnose sports injuries even more precisely with this device. In the field of trauma surgery, in order to be able to make an exact diagnosis for rapid therapy, this is particularly important for sports injuries related to the knee and shoulder joint.
MRI examinations at Dr. Aufmesser
- Cost absorption for MRT examination is only possible with supplementary insurance
- Flexible scheduling without long waiting times
- Teleradiological findings in the shortest possible time
Please bring the following with you to your appointment:
- Implant card if applicable
- Doctor’s referral if available
- Preliminary findings if relevant
Clothing and metal:
We recommend comfortable clothing without metal applications. Metal-free clothing (e.g. sports bra, leggings/jogging trousers) can also be worn during the examination. Please remove all metal objects such as jewellery, piercings, watches, glasses, hearing aids, mobile phones, credit cards etc. before the examination begins.
Advantages
The new 1.5T scanner, in conjunction with the new state-of-the-art application software, enables high-quality imaging for complex examinations.
- Reproducible high quality results
- Consistent image quality
- Energy-efficient work
- Significantly reduced helium consumption
- Shorter acquisition time and excellent homogeneity
- Latest Siemens application software
- greater patient comfort
- easier, more convenient storage due to new, flexible coils
Field of application:
For the determination or exclusion of a disease, as well as for checking the course of therapy:
- MRI of the joints
- MRI of the spinal cord and spine
- MRI of the internal organs and the brain
Procedure of the examination:
In a magnetic resonance imaging examination, you will be wheeled into the so-called ‘tube’ on a couch. The area of the body to be examined must be located in the ring-shaped magnetic tunnel. The area of the body to be examined must be located in the ring-shaped magnetic tunnel. In order to be able to produce exact MRI images, it is important that you lie as still as possible during the examination.
The duration of the examination depends on the body region to be assessed. As a rule, it can be expected to take about 20 to 30 minutes. The MRI examination is completely painless and risk-free. However, the device produces relatively loud knocking noises, which are muffled by headphones or earplugs.
