Lumbar Spine MRI

1.5T MRI of the lumbosacral spine evaluating intervertebral discs, spinal canal, nerve roots, and facet joints. The most requested scan for lower back pain and sciatica.

The lumbar spine MRI at Help-MR examines the lumbosacral region from L1 through S1 on the Siemens MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T. The protocol includes sagittal T1 and T2-weighted sequences for disc morphology and spinal alignment, axial T2 images at each disc level for canal and foraminal dimensions, and STIR sequences for bone marrow oedema detection. At EUR 130, this represents outstanding value for a single-region spine MRI on a modern 1.5T platform. The MAGNETOM Sola delivers the resolution needed to document disc herniations, spinal stenosis, facet arthropathy, spondylolisthesis, and cauda equina compression with confidence. Contrast-enhanced studies for suspected infection, tumour, or post-surgical evaluation are available at approximately EUR 230. Patients with multilevel symptoms can opt for the full-spine package covering cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sections at EUR 380 — a substantial saving over three individual bookings. The ultra-short bore design is particularly appreciated for lumbar scanning, where patients who are anxious about enclosed spaces can keep their head outside the tunnel for many scan positions.