
IMAGING SERVICES FOR MOUNT VERNON PATIENTS
The process of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be very useful when diagnosing many conditions, as it helps NYSI a a safe and noninvasive method for treating patients with comfort. In order to analyze images for bone and soft tissue anatomy, the radiologist is given these by a digital radiology department. Individualized care, along with state-of-the-art diagnostics, are some of the services provided by NYSI’s diagnostic imaging.
For our patients New York Spine Institute offers a high field short bore 1.5T MRI system and Digital Radiography (DX) x-ray in MT Vernon, as it is the state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging.
The high field short bore 1.5T MRI system supports ( including a wide range of clinical applications) , offers MRI’s of: the Spine, Brain, Abdomen, Pelvis, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Ankle and Foot.*
With the ability to help evaluate a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, New York Spine Institute’s brand new GE 1.5T system is available through the process of providing our physicians with high quality, detailed pictures of anatomy and pathology.
Proven to be a safe, painless, non-invasive exam when diagnosing a broad range of conditions is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). It utilizes magnetism and radio waves to produce detailed images used to evaluate various parts of the body to determine the presence of certain diseases. X-ray, ultrasound or CT (Computed Tomography) are some of the few imaging methods that may not allow these results to be visible.*
The end goal for us is individualized care and comfort. We want to provide a relaxing and calming environment that contains a choice of music, earplugs and sleeping mask. All steps to make you feel comfortable (almost as if you were at home).
The facility also houses a digital radiography department that allows the radiologists to analyze bone and some soft tissue anatomy. Then through this medium they are able to digitize the images that they capture. Long Length Imaging (LLI) is another exam we provide for proper scoliosis assessment.
*Certain results are not always guaranteed by New York Spine Institute. The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment, according to patient and condition, will vary.
Alexandra Inglima
MRI Technologist
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