MRI Scanners
Date Posted: 27th October 2007
Author: The Upright MRI Centre
I would also like to add that this benefits patients whose pain is more severe when standing, compared to laying down
"After several conventional MRI scans that have been made a misery by panic-inducing claustrophobia, I've finally discovered the answer. My last scan at the London Upright MRI Centre was a breeze as I could stand in an open-fronted scanner, watching a DVD during the 40-minute procedure - and it was so relaxed and comfortable."
In addition to all the usual benefits of MRI scanning, the Upright Scanner at the London Upright MRI Centre has two unique advantages:
- The ability to scan patients in a weight bearing position
- It is a truly "open" scanner - giving real scanning possibilities to claustrophobic and anxious patients.
Upright Private MRI Scans more information about the scans in London using this new technology.
An upright MRI scanner sees problems the way patients experience them:
- Sitting
- Bending
- Stretching
- Weight bearing
- Standing ... and lying down
This MRI scanner is the only one of its kind in England. It is completely different from conventional "tunnel" MRI scanners, or other so called "open" scanners, where you are required to lie down. These older style scanners can be claustrophobic, stressful and extremely noisy.
The London Upright MRI Centre has successfully scanned patients who have not been able to tolerate MRI scans on any other scanner. To date, they have managed to scan every patient scheduled for a scan.
The upright MRI scanner is excellent for patients who have problems with MRI scans:
- Those with claustrophobia or anxiety
- Larger patients and children
- Those with respiratory or cardiac conditions
- You can relax...
Using the latest technology, this MRI scanner brings enormous benefits to patients:
- A truly open and patient friendly environment
- Unprecedented freedom of movement
- The scan procedure is reasonably quiet and stress free
- Claustrophobic, anxious and larger patients all benefit from the open surroundings
- Ideal if you have difficulty lying down due to respiratory or cardiac problems
- They can scan you in the precise position in which you feel pain. No other scanner can do this
- You can watch a DVD during the scan
- An efficient and detailed diagnosis
- Extremely precise images
- Shorter examination times
- High-resolution images of outstanding quality
- Even the finest structures are visible in detail
- Quick and without exposure to radiation
Contact Details
The London Upright MRI Centre
Julia House
44 Newman Street
London W1T 1QD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7637 2888
Fax: +44 (0)20 7637 5888