MRI is an advanced service available at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL and NABH accredited centre that offers state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services in both the private and public sector. A special MRI examination, Both Hands, will examine your bones, cartilage, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, as well as soft tissues in both hands. Helps the doctor evaluate a painful, swollen, and stiff hand, which may be from chronic inflammation or injury to the tendons or any other musculoskeletal condition. If clinically indicated, MRI, another exam that provides detailed imaging of the soft tissues, might be used for the diagnosis, for assessment of disease, and/or further treatment planning without the use of ionizing radiation.

About MRI Both Hands

MRI Both Hands is an advanced MRI exam for evaluation of the right and left hands. Suggested when symptoms occur in both hands and when a physician wants to tease out the difference between the two hands in cases of abnormalities. The exam can be conducted to check the small bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and other soft parts. Inflammatory joint disorders, other specific tendon or ligament injuries, bone marrow diseases, and when a symptom in the hand persists after therapy, a more detailed examination of the bone, joints, or the tissues in the bone marrow is helpful. Some scanning protocols could differ with respect to clinical indication.

What is MRI Both Hands?

MRI is a technique of imaging with magnets. Allows them to create a strong magnetic field and radio frequency waves capable of creating detailed images of the inner structure of the body without using any kind of ionizing radiation. It can aid in diagnosing joint inflammation, fluid in a joint, tendon problems, ligament injuries, and a few bone or soft tissue lesions of specific areas. MRI is particularly helpful for examining the soft tissue and bone marrow, which aren't adequately examined by regular X-rays. Generally, not every hand MRI will use a contrast agent and only use it when there's a particular clinical concern.

Common Reasons for MRI Both Hands

• Pain in both hands: Investigation of persistent or unexplained symptoms affecting both hands.
• Joint swelling and stiffness: Assessment of abnormalities involving the small joints of the fingers and hands.
• Suspected inflammatory arthritis: Evaluation of selected joint and surrounding soft-tissue changes.
• Ligament injuries: Assessment of selected injuries affecting the supporting structures of the hand joints.
• Restricted finger movement: Evaluation of structural abnormalities that may contribute to limited movement.
• Bone marrow abnormalities: Further assessment of selected bone lesions or unexplained findings on previous imaging.
• Soft-tissue masses: Evaluation of selected lumps or abnormal tissue growths.
• Post-traumatic symptoms: Assessment of persistent pain or suspected complications following hand injuries.
• Comparison of both hands: Evaluation of differences in structural abnormalities when symptoms or clinical findings affect both sides.

Conditions Evaluated

Joint and Cartilage Abnormalities

The examination provides detailed imaging of the small joints in the hands and may assist in the assessment of abnormalities of cartilage, joint inflammation, and some degenerative changes.

Bone and Bone Marrow Changes

Selected abnormalities of the bones in the hands (including oedema of bone marrow and inflammatory lesions and changes which are not necessarily seen on X-rays) can be shown by MRI.

Soft-Tissue Abnormalities

Selected soft-tissue masses, swelling and other abnormalities of the hands are evaluated using the scan. More tests and/or biopsies may be necessary based on results.

Tendon Sheath Inflammation

MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of inflammation of the sheaths of the tendons (tenosynovitis). It may happen with some injuries and inflammation, leading to pain, swelling, and limited movement.

Post-Traumatic Changes

An evaluation of injuries that may have occurred to the hands and may have affected the bone marrow can be carried out, or the condition of the tendons or ligaments can be assessed. Based on the injury, additional imaging is recommended.

Degenerative Joint Changes

MRI can be used to assess the selected degenerative changes in the hands and surrounding tissues. Likewise, other imaging and clinical evaluation may be necessary to evaluate these findings.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH accredited Centre and offers a range of advanced Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology services all under one roof. We utilize state-of-the-art MRI equipment, easy-to-standardise imaging protocols, seasoned radiology staff, and patient-centred care, helping to back up our imaging services. We conduct the examination process for our patients, and we try to keep safety procedures in mind to ensure we obtain high-quality diagnostic images and have an accurate assessment.

Book Your MRI Both Hands

If you have been referred by your doctor to get an MRI Both Hands, you are welcome to come in to have your exam at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. If applicable, read the prescription, information on previous X-rays and MRI (diagnostic procedure), and medical history. Let the MRI staff know if you have any metal objects, any previous surgeries, or a possible pregnancy before you have the MRI procedure. A staff member can help you position and tell you about the proper scanning procedure for both hands.