Generally-small images, incomplete series and poor image quality are non-diagnostic when sent here. I can look at the radiologists worded report to help but understand I am looking through a radiologists eyes which are subjective. The motion MRI images by Fonar are of poor quality as is what I find normally. I recommend a normal lie-down MRI of at least 1.5 tesla and hopefully 3.0 tesla with a good technician as even with good machines, poor technicians can make images unreadable.
Don’t forget that MRIs are like the old-time photographs taken in the wild west. IF you did not remain still for 20 seconds, you would have a ghost image. Since there are moving parts that continue with image acquisition (the heart, lungs and spinal fluid come to mind), some “phantom” images might be seen.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
