Because all MRIs utilize magnets and electricity to produce images, a great benefit of having one is that the patient is not exposed to ionizing radiation, as they would be with a common x-ray or with a CT scan. This makes the MRI one of the safest diagnostic procedures to have. The complex technology used to create the MRI scan allows an unparalleled view of the human body, with images available in 3-D, available in cross-sections and as well as regular 2-D images.
Orthopaedic & Spine Center Patient Testimonial
In June 2015, I first saw Dr. McFarland for severe back pain. After physical therapy and epidural shots, it was was decided that surgery was my option. Dr. McFarland told me exactly what to expect with my spinal fusion. Dr. McFarland saw me and my family after surgery and assured us all of how the… Read more »
- Nikki Kuhn – Spine Fusion Surgery