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
Dr. Raj Sureja didn’t just manage my pain; He eliminated it! A few years ago, as I was suffering from some sort of a vertebral fracture in my back, I was referred to Dr. Raj Sureja at OSC. The first thing I did was to check him out on the internet and learned that he was… Read more »
- Rudolph Pazdernik – Vertebroplasty for Vertebral Fracture