Entire Spine MRI

A comprehensive MRI of the full spine covering cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in a single scan session. Assesses disc health, spinal cord, nerve roots, and vertebral structures for herniations, stenosis, degenerative changes, and other pathology.

A full-spine MRI provides continuous imaging from the base of the skull through the sacrum, covering all three spinal regions -- cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back). This single-session approach is more efficient and cost-effective than booking three separate regional spine MRIs, and ensures no gaps in coverage between regions. The scan assesses intervertebral disc health (bulging, herniation, desiccation), spinal canal dimensions (stenosis), facet joint arthropathy, vertebral body alignment and fractures, spinal cord signal abnormalities, nerve root compression, and ligamentous integrity. It can also identify incidental findings such as haemangiomas, Tarlov cysts, and early signs of spondylolisthesis. For individuals with pain or symptoms that are difficult to localise to a single spinal level, the full-spine approach eliminates diagnostic uncertainty about which region is responsible. The scan is also valuable for scoliosis assessment, post-surgical monitoring, and baseline screening in individuals with occupational or athletic spinal loading. Prescan coordinates the appointment at a partner radiology facility in Vienna. A specialist radiologist reviews the images and provides a comprehensive report.