Hazards in the MRI Unit: What the Pain Specialist Should Know

摘要

MRI is a technique used to visualize internal structures and functions. It provides two- and three-dimensional views of body tissue and structure. Because MRI provides greater contrast between the body's soft tissues than CT, it is especially useful in diagnosing musculoskeletal disorders.More than 20 million MRI scans are performed in the United States annually, compared with about 3 million CT scans.