What is an MRI scan?
An MRI scan allows doctors to safely capture high-quality images of the inside of the body. The main use of a MRI scan is to view potential abnormalities within body structures such as joints, muscles, blood vessels and nerves.
An MRI scan requires patients to lie down on a table which slides through a tunnel containing strong magnetic fields. Patients with certain medical conditions may be prevented from having an MRI scan by doctors. It is suitable for scanning the whole body and is one of the most advanced imaging techniques.