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MRI CERVICAL SPINE

60 Mins

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MRI Cervical Spine Overview

  • What it is: Magnetic resonance imaging of the neck’s seven cervical vertebrae, discs, and spinal cord.
  • Time: 15–30 minutes on the table.
  • Radiation: Zero.
  • Why Cadabams: Our 3T magnet delivers twice the clarity of ordinary 1.5T machines, spotting even tiny disc tears or early cord compression.

List of Parameters

List of Parameters Considered During the MRI - Cervical Spine

  • Disc height & hydration
  • Spinal cord signal for swelling or myelomalacia
  • Nerve root exit zones (foraminal stenosis)
  • Ligament integrity (posterior longitudinal ligament, ligamentum flavum)
  • Vertebral alignment and curvature

Reasons for Taking an MRI - Cervical Spine

  • Identify herniated discs pressing on nerves
  • Detect spinal stenosis or bone spurs
  • Rule out tumors, infections, or inflammatory lesions like MS plaques

Benefits

Benefits of Taking the Test

  • 3T magnet = faster scan, superb soft-tissue contrast
  • Affordable packages starting at ₹4,990
  • Online report access within 2 hours of scan completion
  • Trained technicians help anxious patients through every step

Illnesses Diagnosed with MRI - Cervical Spine

  • Cervical spondylosis (age-related wear)
  • Disc prolapse or extrusion
  • Syringomyelia (fluid-filled cavity in cord)
  • Spinal metastases from cancers
  • Multiple Sclerosis plaques in the cervical cord

Preparing for Test

Preparing for an MRI - Cervical Spine

  • Fasting: Skip food 2 h prior if contrast is planned.
  • Remove metal: Earrings, chains, hairpins, hearing aids.
  • Bring previous films: Old MRI or X-rays help track changes.

Pre-requisites

  • eGFR blood test if you’re >60 y and need contrast.
  • Signed consent form covering gadolinium use and safety screening.

When to Take Test

Best Time to Take MRI Cervical Spine

  • Morning slots (7–9 AM) avoid long queues and claustrophobic delays.
  • Post-injury: Ideally within 24–48 hours to capture acute spinal cord edema.

Eligibility

  • No pacemaker or ferromagnetic implants.
  • Pregnancy: Defer until after 1st trimester unless urgent.

Procedure for MRI Cervical Spine

  1. You’ll lie on the table, head in a padded coil.
  2. Earplugs dampen knocking sounds; a squeeze-ball keeps you in control.
  3. 15-30 min total—multiple short scans.
  4. If contrast ordered, a small IV is placed halfway through for gadolinium injection; extra 5 min.

Caution Before Taking the Test

  • Inform staff about claustrophobia; oral sedation (1 mg lorazepam) can be arranged.
  • Allergy history: Notify if you reacted to any previous contrast dye.

Risks and Limitations of MRI - Cervical Spine

  • Claustrophobia: 3T wide-bore scanner and mild sedation available.
  • Implant Safety: Pacemakers, cochlear implants, or older aneurysm clips may be unsafe.
  • Gadolinium Caution: Rare allergy; avoided if eGFR <30 mL/min.
  • Bone micro-fractures: Subtle hairline breaks may need a CT for confirmation.

Test Results

Cervical Spine MRI – Key Findings and Clinical Significance

Finding / ObservationDescription (Example from a Report)General Interpretation / Significance (Potential Implications)
Disc bulge ≤2 mmEarly wear, may be asymptomaticMonitor & physiotherapy
Disc herniation ≥3 mmNerve root contact or compressionMay need surgery if weakness
Cord compressionDeformed spinal cord, T2 bright signalUrgent neurosurgery consult
Normal cord signalNo swelling or myelomalaciaReassuring
Cord compressionLoss of CSF around cordSurgical threshold if moderate–severe
Spinal Cord Signal / MorphologyNormal caliber and signal intensity. / Focal increased T2 signal at C3-C4.Normal spinal cord. / T2 hyperintensity may indicate cord edema, demyelination (e.g., MS), ischemia, or tumor.
Facet Joint ArthropathyModerate bilateral facet hypertrophy at C4-C5 and C5-C6.Common degenerative arthritis of the facet joints, can cause axial neck pain and reduce mobility.
Bone Marrow SignalNormal homogeneous signal. / Abnormal marrow signal in C4 vertebral body.Normal marrow. / Abnormal signal may indicate fracture, infection (osteomyelitis), tumor, or Modic endplate changes.

FAQs

  • No. You simply lie still; no injections unless contrast is requested.

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