Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging is a painless diagnostic technique that does not harm the body. It uses a specialized machine to capture images of organs, bones, and certain tissues.

During this imaging process, radio waves are sent to the area of interest within a magnetic field. The energy produced by hydrogen atoms in the stimulated cells is converted into numerical data and then processed by a computer to generate an image. Since no radiation is used, there is no risk of radiation exposure for either the patient or the healthcare personnel performing the procedure.

Because the machine can move in multiple directions, the resulting images are not limited to horizontal cross-sections—three-dimensional imaging is also possible.