Sunday, September 9, 2007

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – A procedure that uses
a powerful magnet linked to a computer to create pictures of
areas inside the knee. Magnetic energy stimulates knee tissue
to produce signals that are detected by a scanner and analyzed
by a computer. This creates a series of cross-sectional
images of a specific part of the knee. An MRI is particularly
useful for detecting soft tissue damage or disease.

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