Cervical Spine MRI (1.5T)

1.5T MRI of the cervical spine (C1-C7) for disc pathology, spinal cord compression, nerve root impingement, and degenerative changes.

The cervical spine protocol at Újbuda Medical Center provides detailed evaluation of the seven cervical vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, and exiting nerve roots using the GE Creator 1.5T scanner. The standard sequences include sagittal and axial T1, T2, and STIR images. This examination detects cervical disc herniations, foraminal stenosis, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, vertebral fractures, and facet joint disease. It is commonly requested for persistent neck pain radiating to the arms, post-whiplash evaluation, and pre-surgical assessment for cervical disc replacement or fusion. The native scan at 49,500 HUF can be upgraded to contrast-enhanced (88,000 HUF) for suspected tumour, infection, or inflammatory myelopathy. Multi-section spine packages provide savings for patients needing comprehensive spinal evaluation.