Type
Spine MRI
Duration
30 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Philips 3 Tesla MRI of one spinal segment (cervical, lumbar or sacral)
- Sagittal and axial T1/T2 sequences with radiologist interpretation
- Written report and digital image transfer via ePACS/Redimed
- Safety review for patients with spinal implants prior to scanning
Klinika JL performs MRI of the cervical, lumbar and sacral spine on a Philips 3 Tesla scanner, producing high-resolution images of intervertebral discs, the spinal cord, nerve roots and vertebral bodies. Each self-pay booking covers one spinal segment at 9,000 Kč. The 3 Tesla field strength improves conspicuity of disc material pressing on nerve roots and subtle cord signal changes compared with lower-field systems — important for planning surgery or epidural procedures. Thoracic spine is not available at this clinic. Results are reported digitally; the clinic is open seven days a week until 21:00 for urgent orthopaedic and neurology referrals.
About this treatment
MRI is the investigation of choice for almost all spinal pathology because it shows soft-tissue structures — intervertebral disc, annulus fibrosus, posterior longitudinal ligament, ligamentum flavum, spinal cord and exiting nerve roots — in detail that no other non-invasive method can match. At Klinika JL the Philips 3 Tesla scanner acquires standard sagittal and axial T1 and T2 sequences through the requested segment, with the high field strength…
Each booking and each self-pay charge covers one spinal segment: cervical (C1–C7, neck), lumbar (L1–S1), or sacral. An important clinical note from the clinic's own documentation: thoracic spine is explicitly not examined at this facility ('nevyšetřujeme hrudní páteř'). Patients requiring thoracic imaging must be referred elsewhere.
For most routine disc and degenerative spine studies, no contrast is needed. When contrast enhancement is ordered — for suspected infection, tumour, post-operative scar differentiation (epidural fibrosis versus recurrent disc) — gadolinium at +2,000 Kč is administered intravenously.
Good to know
- Field strength
- 3 Tesla (Philips)
- Segments available
- Cervical, lumbar, sacral (no thoracic)
- Self-pay price
- 9,000 Kč per segment
- Hours
- 7 days/week, 07:00–21:00
Who is this for?
Disc herniation, spinal stenosis, nerve root compression, radiculopathy, pre-surgical spine planning, post-operative scar vs recurrent disc
Preparation required
Wear comfortable clothing without metal zippers over the spine area. Remove jewellery, piercings and belts before scanning. Bring your referral, any prior spine imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray), and full implant documentation if you have spinal hardware or a joint replacement. Thoracic spine examinations are not available at this clinic.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Klinika JL MR is staffed by experienced radiologists and radiology assistants operating under the Innova Healthcare group. Reporting radiologists hold Czech medical board qualifications in radiodiagnostics and interpret all 3 Tesla MRI studies with written findings delivered within the regulatory timeframe. The team covers the full spectrum of MRI modalities including neuroimaging, musculoskeletal, abdominal, pelvic…
Languages: Czech, English, German, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Vietnamese
Treatment highlights
- Philips 3 Tesla MRI of one spinal segment (cervical, lumbar or sacral)
- Sagittal and axial T1/T2 sequences with radiologist interpretation
+2 more items in What's included
9,000 Kč per segment for self-pay patients (900,000 minor units). Price is per one spinal region (cervical, lumbar or sacral). Thoracic spine is NOT examined at this clinic. Contrast agent adds 2,000 Kč if clinically required by the radiologist. Covered by all major Czech health insurers on a doctor's referral.