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Lumbar Spine MRI Scan (Lower Back)

What is a Lower Back MRI Scan?

An MRI scan is the best way to obtain images of the spine. These scans produce detailed images of your spine anatomy, ligaments, disks, spinal cord and the spaces between vertebrae.

Description

Complete Diagnostic MRI Examination of the Lumbar Spine

Time: 25 min

Cost: $670

Additional Information

Doctor Referral Required: Yes
Includes: Online Image Access, Radiologist Report

Includes Assessment of:

Intervertebral Discs
Vertebrae
Nerve Roots
Spinal Canal
Tissues Adjacent to the Spine
Bone Marrow
Neural Foramina

How Should I Prepare for a Lumbar Spine MRI?

You can eat and drink before an exam.

If you have claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or anxiety, you may want to ask your physician for a prescription for a mild sedative prior to your scheduled examination.

Are There Any Risks in a Lower Back MRI?

Although the strong magnetic field is not harmful in itself, implanted medical devices that contain metal may malfunction or cause problems during an MRI exam.