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Discussion: OPEN MRI MACHINE-STAND UP OR SIT DOWN

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Aug. 7, 2012 Capt Kirk 375 posts	OPEN MRI MACHINE-STAND UP OR SIT DOWN The ultimate MRI Machine, stand up or sit down, open open open, not a torture chamber, watch the news on a large screen and it's over 20-25 minutes (American Dynamic Imaging in San Antonio). I had a lumbar MRI there today, and I will not go anywhere else.
Aug. 7, 2012 taits Men's 65 4038 posts	Is there a name &\or model number for this thing. I went through that lumbar think earlier this year and that was a bitch. Have had shoulders done 3 times, I hate these contraptions. Not to forget the knees as well.
Aug. 7, 2012 HJ Men's 65 354 posts	Comfort of the test is one issue only. You should be concerned about the amount of radiation from different MRI machines, particularly if you are having multiple MRIs.
Aug. 7, 2012 taits Men's 65 4038 posts	I agree on that but if your not 'comfortable', you'll move the mess up the scan & need a redo of that portion. Lower backs are about a 45 min job, some are longer. Not easy to sit perfectly still in a tunnel that you are in very snugly. The noise is another thing even with headphones and music. I've had\needed so many I probably glow in the dark...lol
Aug. 8, 2012 Capt Kirk 375 posts	Fonar manufactures the MRI machine, here is there website: http://www.fonar.com/standup.htm Capt
Aug. 12, 2012 taits Men's 65 4038 posts	Thanks for the link.

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