MRI
MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves, without X-rays: ideal for the brain, spine, joints and pelvis.
The equipment
No X-rays1 unit in service
The exam lasts 20 to 40 minutes, lying in a tunnel open at both ends; the machine is noisy and you're given headphones. Remove anything metal; the safety questionnaire is required.
Common exams
- Shoulder MRIRemove jewellery, watch and cards; tell us about any pacemaker, implant or metal fragment; arrive 20 minutes early.25 min · 18 000 DA
- Knee MRIRemove jewellery, watch and cards; tell us about any pacemaker, implant or metal fragment; arrive 20 minutes early.25 min · 18 000 DA
- Lumbar spine MRIRemove jewellery, watch and cards; tell us about any pacemaker, implant or metal fragment; arrive 20 minutes early.30 min · 20 000 DA
- Brain MRIRemove jewellery, watch and cards; tell us about any pacemaker, implant or metal fragment; arrive 20 minutes early.30 min · 22 000 DA
- Pelvic MRIRemove jewellery, watch and cards; tell us about any pacemaker, implant or metal fragment; arrive 20 minutes early.40 min · 24 000 DA