Type
MRI Scan
Duration
45 min
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- 3-Tesla Philips Ingenia MRI scan
- Single spinal region (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar)
- Sagittal and axial T1, T2, STIR sequences
- Radiologist-interpreted report
- Digital results via eradiologia.sk portal
MRI of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine on a 3-Tesla Philips Ingenia scanner. Each spinal region is imaged as a separate examination, producing detailed cross-sectional views of vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, nerve roots, and surrounding soft tissues. The scan identifies disc herniations, spinal stenosis, degenerative changes, fractures, and tumours without ionising radiation.
About this treatment
Spinal MRI is the gold-standard imaging modality for evaluating back and neck pain, radiculopathy, and suspected spinal cord pathology. The 3-Tesla field strength at Dr. MAGNET's Bratislava centres provides superior resolution of the spinal cord, nerve roots, and disc material compared to lower-field systems, which is particularly relevant for detecting subtle disc protrusions and foraminal stenosis.
The examination covers one spinal region per scan — cervical, thoracic, or lumbar — with each region priced identically at EUR 380. Patients requiring assessment of multiple regions can book consecutive scans. The protocol includes sagittal and axial T1 and T2-weighted sequences, with additional STIR (short-tau inversion recovery) sequences that suppress fat signal and highlight oedema, inflammation, and acute fractures.
The wide 70 cm bore on both Bratislava scanners accommodates patients up to 250 kg, addressing a common concern for larger individuals who may not fit comfortably in standard MRI tunnels. The bore length is 162 cm, shorter than many older-generation scanners, which reduces the enclosed feeling and helps patients who experience mild claustrophobia. Contrast enhancement is available as an add-on at approximately EUR 130 when post-surgical changes or…
Good to know
- Scanner
- Philips 3T Ingenia
- Duration
- ~45 min
- Bore
- 70 cm wide, up to 250 kg
Who is this for?
Back or neck pain, disc herniation assessment, sciatica, spinal stenosis evaluation, post-surgical follow-up, degenerative spine screening
About the clinic
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Clinical team
Part of Pro Diagnostic Group, Slovakia's largest private radiology operator with over 100 employees and 30%+ national MRI market share. EN ISO 9001:2015 certified across all sites. Backed by Ribera Salud (Spanish healthcare group, 66% majority stake). Kramare flagship houses Philips Ingenia Elition X — the manufacturer's top-of-line 3T platform — with subspecialist capabilities including IcoBrain AI, fetal MRI,…
Languages: slovak, english
Treatment highlights
- 3-Tesla Philips Ingenia MRI scan
- Single spinal region (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar)
+3 more items in What's included
EUR 380 per spinal region (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar). Multiple regions require separate scans at EUR 380 each, or book as multi-system at EUR 620. Contrast adds ~EUR 130 if needed.