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MRI of the Joints and Bones

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Dear Patients!

We would like to inform you that due to hospital development work at our Királyhágó utca location, we will not be performing 1.5T and 3T MRI and CT examinations, nor root canal procedures that can be organized in the CT scanner, until August 31, 2025.

The radiological diagnostic center is scheduled to receive patients again from September 1, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!
 

Purpose

The MRI is excellent for examining joints, bones and especially the surrounding soft tissues (i.e., tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovia, fluids, intervertebral discs, meniscus), such areas of the body not examinable with the ultrasound and elements of bones containing no calcium (bone marrow, inflammation, tumors).    

Preparation

No preparation is usually required.  Contrast material is used only when specially indicated.

Procedure

You will be asked to lie on your back in the machine.  Images of the joints will be prepared usually in three planes, in various sequences, according to protocols set for each disorder.   The scanning takes 35-45 minutes, is not encumbering, but you will have to lie completely still throughout the process.  The results will not be of a quality to be evaluated, should you move.  Contrast material may be given intravenously in some instances.  You will also be required to fill and sign a consent form.     

Contraindications

  • Claustrophobia (ours is an open MRI making examination easier for the claustrophobic patient). 
  • Body size. 
  • Metal implant (except tooth replacement) - prevents imaging or endangers the patient.
  • Pacemaker.

In case of allergy to the contrast material, the examinations may be performed without contrast.  

You will be given a written evaluation of the results and a CD containing the images.

Feel free to contact our specialists!

At the Buda Health Center, you have the opportunity to attend the private practices of more than 300 renowned specialists, offering expertise in nearly 45 medical specialisms, at five locations. Personalized care is provided by a well-trained and empathetic staff of professionals, who have been working together for a long time. Based on our 24 years of experience and the feedback received from our 450,000 clients, we are constantly working to organize our healthcare services in the most efficient way possible for those who visit us, paying respect to their needs and time.

Book an appointment on weekdays between 08:00 and 20:00 on +36 1 489-5200!