Type
MRI Scan
Duration
1 hour
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine MRI in one session
- Complete spinal cord and nerve root assessment
- Radiologist interpretation and report
- Results within 1-3 working days (referral patients)
Complete MRI of the entire spinal column — cervical, thoracic, and lumbar segments in a single session. This combined scan provides a comprehensive assessment of all vertebral levels, intervertebral discs, the spinal cord, and nerve roots from the skull base to the sacrum.
About this treatment
The full spine MRI combines three separate scan regions — cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) — into a single appointment. This is particularly useful when the clinical presentation suggests pathology that may span multiple spinal levels, such as multilevel degenerative disc disease, inflammatory spondyloarthropathy (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis), or when screening for spinal metastases.
Each segment is acquired with dedicated sagittal and axial sequences optimised for the anatomy of that region. The cervical spine assessment evaluates the spinal cord calibre, disc-osteophyte complexes, and foraminal stenosis. The thoracic spine is assessed for disc pathology (less common but clinically significant when present), vertebral body compression fractures, and cord compression. The lumbar spine assessment covers the same pathology as the…
Because this is three scans in one session, the total time in the scanner is approximately 60-75 minutes. The combined tariff represents the sum of the thoracic and lumbar components. Patients should be prepared for a longer scan and communicate any claustrophobia or discomfort concerns to the technologist beforehand.
Good to know
- Scan time
- ~60-75 min
- Coverage
- Entire spine (C-spine to sacrum)
- Radiation
- None
Who is this for?
Multilevel back pain, suspected inflammatory spondylopathy, metastatic screening, comprehensive spinal assessment, pre-operative planning
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
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Clinical team
Independent diagnostic imaging centre established in 1999 with ZKN accreditation (Zelfstandige Klinieken Nederland). Team of radiologists and technologists across 7 Netherlands locations. Owned by Capital A Partners. Standardised protocols with continuous quality evaluation. Patient satisfaction surveys conducted after every examination. Over 1,100 reviews on ZorgkaartNederland with a 9.5/10 rating.
Languages: dutch, english
Treatment highlights
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine MRI in one session
- Complete spinal cord and nerve root assessment
+2 more items in What's included
EUR 674.37 per the 2026 standard tariff (combined codes 083290 + 083390 — thoracic + lumbar spine). IV contrast, if required, is an additional EUR 78.12. Pricing publicly listed at https://www.mricentrum.nl/tarieven.