Spire Leicester Hospital can now offer MRI scanning facilities using one of the most sophisticated scanners on the market.
The MAGNETOM Avanto scanner is the first open bore MRI scanner with Tim – Total imaging matrix.
This technology produces rapid, high resolution images to give detailed information about bones and joints, the head and neck, and virtually every organ in the body, including arteries.
The open bore design means that, for the majority of scans, the patient’s head is outside the scanner, making the procedure more comfortable.
Spire Leicester Hospital’s MRI scanning service is available to all patients, whether they are insured or not.
What are the benefits of an MRI scan?
The non invasive nature of MRI means all types of data can be collected without the need for traumatic examinations.
The scanner’s Tim technology means:
· instant imaging due to the improvements of the in-line processing technology
· more accurate diagnoses than ever before
· the best quality data in the shortest possible scan times
· the capacity to record images for training purposes
Applications
The MAGNETOM Espree scanner can perform a vast range of examinations including:
· shoulder, knee, wrist, ankles and feet imaging
· advanced orthopaedic studies, for example parametric mapping for early detection of osteo-arthritic pathology, neurological brain, neck and whole spine scans
· advanced neurological studies
· routine cardiac studies, for example aortic angiograms and cardiac morphology
· abdominal studies for gynaecology and urology
· oncology
· angiography
· rheumatology
The information is collected electronically over a short period of time and translated into a series of computer images which can be studied by the medical experts.
Open to all
Patients will need to be assessed for suitability for an MRI scan by their GP or consultant and then referred.
Patients who are not covered by medial insurance will need to pay on the day by debit or credit card, cheque or cash. For prices and any other enquiries please contact 0116 265 3680 or complete our online enquiry form.