Category: Open MRI

Muscle Strain vs. Tear: How an MRI Can Help

Muscle strains are common injuries that occur on a spectrum. At one end is the mildest type of strain, which is simply a muscle that has stretched too far. At the other end...

November 4, 2020 – 3 min read
A herniated disc in the spine, which can be diagnosed with a spinal MRI.

How Can You Get a Diagnosis for a Herniated or Bulging Disc in the Back?

Up to 80% of people in the U.S. experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. But not all back pain is the same. If you’re experiencing severe pain in your...

September 23, 2020 – 2 min read
A person undergoing an MRI, an imaging study that can be done in either a wide-bore MRI or an Advanced Open MRI machine.

Advanced Open MRI by ASG and Wide-Bore MRI, Explained

Instead of using radiation, as an X-ray does, an MRI uses magnets and radio waves to create images based on the energy produced by hydrogen atoms in your body. An MRI, which stands...

August 25, 2020 – 3 min read
why you may need an open MRI exam

Why You May Need an Open MRI Exam vs a Traditional MRI Exam

If you’re dealing with a medical problem and your doctor has requested an MRI, your first reaction may be one of anxiety. When most people think of MRIs, they think of a closed-in...

March 16, 2020 – 3 min read
Is an open MRI safe

Is an Open MRI Safe? And Other Frequently Asked Questions

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic imaging technique using a combination of magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. Unlike an X-ray, which is used to view the...

March 16, 2020 – 3 min read
Open MRI Vs Other Diagnostic Imaging

Open MRI Compared to Other Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

Diagnostic imaging allows doctors to take a look inside a patient’s body to gather clues concerning medical conditions that can otherwise go unseen. From traditional MRIs to CT scans and X-rays, each imaging...

March 16, 2020 – 3 min read
Closed MRI vs Open MRI

Advanced Open MRI vs Traditional MRIs: Which One is Right for You?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that is completely safe and pain-free. This technology uses a combination of radio waves and magnets to produce detailed images of the body. A standard...

November 11, 2019 – 3 min read
How the Open MRI Eliminates Claustrophobia

How the Advanced Open MRI Helps Eliminate Claustrophobia

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been around for some time and is one of the most efficient technologies when it comes to diagnosing and monitoring the body’s structure. However, for some patients, getting...

November 11, 2019 – 3 min read
Advanced Open MRI

Introducing the Advanced Open MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced, safe, and pain-free imaging technique that combines radio waves and magnets to capture detailed images of the body’s structure. This makes the MRI perfectly suited for...

October 16, 2019 – 3 min read