MRI of the elbow joint without contrast
MRI is a type of imaging test that allows a person's internal organs to be shown in various planes. The examination is non-invasive, painless and, above all, safe. It is carried out without the use of harmful ionizing radiation.

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The elbow joint connects the shoulder to the forearm. Due to its frequent use and the relatively high loads it carries, it is prone to numerous injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the elbow joint without contrast is used to evaluate the anatomical structures and pathologies present in this area of the body.
Indications for the study:
- dislocations and sprains of the joint,
- fractures and fractures of the bones of the joint,
- tennis elbow,
- golfer's elbow,
- diagnosis of cancer metastases.
Contraindications to the study:
- implanted electrical devices (defibrillator, pacemaker, neurostimulator, etc.),
- metal bodies in soft tissues or metal fragments in the vicinity of vessels, parenchymal organs, eyeballs.
The test is not recommended for women in the first trimester of pregnancy. Claustrophobia may also be a contraindication to the test.