MRI - Dorsal / Thoracic Spine
MRI – Dorsal / Thoracic Spine is an advanced imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the thoracic spine (mid-back region), including vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, nerve roots, and surrounding soft tissues.
This scan is highly effective in diagnosing conditions such as disc herniation, spinal cord compression, spinal stenosis, infections (like tuberculosis of the spine), tumors, fractures, inflammation, and degenerative changes. It is commonly recommended for patients experiencing mid-back pain, stiffness, radiating pain, numbness, or weakness.
MRI provides excellent soft tissue contrast, allowing accurate detection of abnormalities that may not be visible on X-rays or CT scans. It plays a crucial role in treatment planning, surgical evaluation, and monitoring of spinal conditions. The procedure is safe, painless, and does not involve radiation.
This test is recommended for individuals:
- Experiencing persistent mid-back pain
- With radiating pain, numbness, or weakness
- Suspected of spinal cord or disc problems
- With infections or tumors affecting the spine
- Having history of trauma or injury
- Requiring detailed evaluation of the thoracic spine