Types of MRI machines

The Global Oncology Health Network is committed to providing you information on the various options of cancer screening, prevention, and care that is available.  In this Blog, we will explain the different types of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines that can be used by doctors, and the typical types of scans they are used for.

What is a MRI Machine

An MRI is used by physicians to see internal images of structures in your body.  It's commonly used to diagnose various systems and is very detailed, unlike X-ray machines.  There are different types of MRI machines being used today:

Closed MRI machine

A closed MRI is a smaller, narrow tube that typically provides the best images.  This is the preferred type of MRI machine by doctor's and is used to diagnose conditions including tumors, stroke damage, and chronic conditions.  Doctor's can also see heart, spine, vertebrae, joint, and other internal organ issues.  Cancer detection is also something a physician can use an MRI for with the benefit of seeing 3-dimensional images of the part of the body the machine is scanning as magnets circle the body scanning with a low strength magnetic field.

Open MRI machine

This open MRI machine is open on three sides, and is much more comfortable for the patient.  A closed machine often has the top of the machine a few inches from the patients face, and could create a feeling of claustrophobia for some people.  Also, if the patient weighs more than 300 pounds, then the open MRI is a better option. With this type of MRI, magnets do not circle the body and may make imaging more difficult.

Video of the different types of MRI machines

We found a various nice informational video from the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute that shows the differences between open and closed machines and some examples of sitting and standing machines.

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