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MRI

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed pictures throughout your body. It is unique among imaging options because there is no radiation used. It is also special because it can detect such a wide range of soft-tissue organs.

MRI is the best choice for diagnosing joint or spinal problems. It is also widely used to diagnose sports injuries - especially those to the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow or wrist. It is also highly effective at diagnosing heart and vascular disease, as well as strokes and cancer.

Depending on the number of images needed, most MRI exams take between 15 and 45 minutes. Sometimes a contrast substance is used to make things like your blood vessels stand out. Most patients find the hardest part of the exam to be holding still during the imaging process.

Breast MRI

MRI can be an effective tool in the early detection of breast cancer or other abnormalities of the breast. Breast MRI does not replace a mammogram, but can be an extremely viable tool for improved detection of breast cancer in women who are at greater risk of developing the disease. Available at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Elmbrook Memorial, St. Francis, All Saints and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Wauwatosa and Mayfair Radiology.

High-Field Open MRI

Imaging Services at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Elmbrook Memorial is pleased to offer you the diagnostic advantages and patient comfort benefits of the world's leading high-field Open MRI system.

Our High-Field Open MRI, located at Elmbrook Memorial, is one of the most comfortable systems on the market. It combines speed and an open environment patients want with the superb image quality that physicians demand. It uses magnetic fields, radio waves and computer processing techniques to obtain excellent images of many areas of the body.

Comfort and Reassurance

Our Open MRI has a clear, unobstructed space on three sides. Patients can see and talk to imaging personnel or hold hands with a loved one for reassurance during the exam, a particular benefit for pediatric and geriatric patients, individuals who feel claustrophobic or are larger than average. In over 8,000 studies done worldwide, open MRI patients rate this technology 99.9% acceptable for comfort, speed and efficiency.

Here are some benefits:

• Accommodates patients weighing over 450 pounds
• Convenient, central location with ample free parking
• Courier-delivered reports and films within 24 hours if needed
• Images read by board-certified Radiologists
• Participation with most insurance providers
• Same day/next day appointments available
• Same day telephone or FAX results available to your physician
• Ultra-high resolution images

The registered MRI technologist involved in your scan will do all they can to make your examination a pleasant experience. For more information or to schedule an Open MRI appointment, call (262) 785-2400.

Location:
Elmbrook Memorial - High Field Open MRI
Seeger Medical Building
20611 Watertown Road
Waukesha, WI.

Many of our Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare locations offer MRI technology. For more information or to schedule an MRI appointment please call (866) 960-9100.