Lumbar Spine MRI (1.5T)

1.5T MRI of the lumbosacral spine evaluating intervertebral discs, spinal canal, nerve roots, and facet joints. The most common investigation for lower back pain and sciatica.

The lumbar spine MRI at Újbuda examines the lumbosacral region from L1 through S1, with sagittal T1 and T2-weighted sequences for disc morphology and alignment, axial T2 images at each disc level for canal dimensions, and STIR for bone marrow oedema detection. At 49,500 HUF for a native study on the 1.5T scanner, this is among the most affordable lumbar MRI options in Budapest. The GE Creator delivers the image quality needed to document disc herniations, spinal stenosis, facet arthropathy, spondylolisthesis, and cauda equina compression. Contrast-enhanced studies for suspected infection or tumour are available at 88,000 HUF. For patients with multilevel symptoms, a whole-spine package covering cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sections is available at 147,800 HUF — substantially less than three individual bookings. Weekend scanning is offered with a 7,000 HUF surcharge.