MRI in Brownsville, TX
MRI creates detailed images of soft tissue, the spine, joints and organs.
- Scheduling
- Scheduled in advance
- Payment
- Insured and self-pay
What is an MRI?
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves, not X-rays, to see inside the body.
What to expect
How it works
You lie on a narrow table that slides into the scanner and hold still while the images are taken.
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes
- How it feels
- Painless, but loud
- Radiation
- None
Before your visit
- Clothing with no zippers, snaps or other metal
- No jewelry, watches or hairpins
- Photo ID and any insurance card
- Your doctor's order, if your exam needs one
Who performs and reads your exam
- Performed by
- Certified technologists
- Read by
- Board-certified radiologists
- Report
- Sent securely to your doctor
Questions about MRI
Does an MRI use radiation?
No. An MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves, not X-rays, to create detailed images.
What is the difference between an MRI and a CT scan?
An MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves; a CT scan uses X-rays. Both are available at Clear Imaging.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Not for every exam. Some exams need an order from a doctor and others do not.
Can I have an MRI with a pacemaker or another implant?
It depends on the device. Most orthopedic implants pose no risk, but the magnetic field can affect a pacemaker and some other implants.