Inside the scanner are coils of metallic wire. When electricity passes through the coils, a magnetic field is created and the coils vibrate. The sound the MRI makes is the metal coils vibrating and banging together inside the machine, creating a very strong magnetic field. The sound may reach up to 100 Decibels, so patients are required to use ear protection. We also have a sound system so the patient may enjoy music through headphones while being scanned.
Orthopaedic & Spine Center Patient Testimonial
On December 21, 2016, I had a decompression/fusion surgery done on L4 & 5, S1 by Dr. Jeffrey Carlson at Mary Immaculate Hospital. I never felt any pain, the whole team was 1st class, including the staff that comes to your house for a few weeks and the rehab folks (Personal Touch Home Care and… Read more »
- Brian Wilson – Lumbar Fusion Surgery