Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

How does it work? MRI relies on the radio frequency range of the electromagnetic spectrum. The body is made up primarily of water and fat, which have many hydrogen nuclei. Hydrogen nuclei have properties that when placed within a magnetic field will align themselves in the same direction and spin when a radio frequency wave is introduced. This spin creates heat, which is released from the spinning nuclei and collected by the scanner to produce an image through specialized computer processing.

A typical imaging session averages 30 minutes, or longer depending on the type of information required by your physician. You can help to make your images spectacular by simply relaxing and remaining as still as possible during the exam. In fact, some patients fall asleep during the MRI exam.

During your MRI examination, a technologist will be with you and will be able to see you at all times. For your convenience, an intercom system is built into the MR imaging machine so that if you need anything, the technologist will be right there.

First Choice Orthopaedics state-of-the-art, high quality MRI center is located on the ground floor of Marina Towers where we operate a GE 450 MRI Gem Suite.  Our imaging room is physically positioned to capitalize on the expansive view of the Indian River, promoting patient relaxation and soothing fear and anxiety.

Digital X-Ray

An X-Ray is a medical diagnostic test that physicians use to diagnosis and treat their patient’s medical conditions. It is the oldest and most commonly used form of medical testing. An X-Ray is a painless and quick test for the patient to endure. It involves exposing the part of the body that is being examined to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body.

First Choice Orthopaedics utilizes leading-edge digital GE X-Ray technology on-site at our practice, allowing our physicians to easily and readily access your X-Rays so that diagnoses can be made quickly and accurately.