Spine MRI (Single Section)

MRI of a single spinal section — cervical, thoracic, or lumbar — for disc herniation, stenosis, nerve compression, and degenerative change assessment.

The single-section spine MRI covers one anatomical region of the vertebral column: cervical (C1-C7), thoracic (T1-T12), or lumbar (L1-S1). Using BioMatrix adaptive technology, the scanner automatically optimises coil selection and shimming for the target region, producing high signal-to-noise images that clearly delineate disc morphology, facet joints, ligamentous structures, and the spinal canal. Sequences typically include sagittal T1 and T2, axial T2, and sagittal STIR for bone marrow oedema detection. The STIR sequence is particularly valuable for identifying acute compression fractures, early metastatic deposits, and active inflammatory spondylitis (Modic changes). Additional sequences are added at the radiologist's discretion when initial images suggest specific pathology. This scan is commonly requested for patients presenting with radiculopathy, neck or back pain not responding to conservative management, or as pre-operative planning for spinal surgery. MIRAI's orthopaedic spine surgeons are available for immediate same-day consultation if the MRI reveals surgically relevant findings.