MRI Cervical / Cervico-Dorsal Spine Without Contrast

• Uses powerful magnets and radio waves—no injections, no radiation.
• Ideal for first-line checks of disc herniation, trauma, and spinal cord compression; contrast is added only if deeper tissue detail is required.

How It Differs From Contrast MRI

A non-contrast study skips the gadolinium dye, eliminating allergy risks and kidney lab pre-checks. It still visualizes bones, discs, spinal cord, and nerves; contrast is reserved when inflammation or tumors need brighter highlighting.

• Disc height & hydration
• Cord compression, canal diameter
• Neural foramina width
• Ligamentum flavum thickness
• Vertebral alignment and marrow signal

• Herniated disc evaluation
• Tumor or infection screening
• Assessing spinal stenosis severity
• Post-accident ligament injury check
• Monitoring progressive spondylosis

• Zero contrast side-effects—no nausea, no renal stress.
• 30-minute appointment; same-day report at Cadabams Diagnostics.
• High-resolution images enable early surgery decisions, reducing long-term disability.

• Cervical spondylosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Disc bulge or prolapse
• Vertebral tumors (primary & metastatic)
• Spinal cord contusion or syrinx
• Tuberculosis of spine (Pott’s disease)

• Eat normally; 4-hour fasting only if sedation is planned.
• Remove jewellery, watches, hairpins, hearing aids.
• Wear cotton gown; lockers provided for valuables.
• Bring previous CT/X-ray films for comparison.

• Doctor’s prescription with clinical history.
• Creatinine report if there is a chance contrast may be added later.
• Complete metal-implant screening form.

• Morning slots help claustrophobic patients feel relaxed.
• Menstrual cycle does not affect scan quality.
• Schedule within 48 hours of acute trauma for optimal insurance coverage.

• Adults and children above 5 years (younger kids need sedation).
• Pregnant women in 2nd–3rd trimester require radiologist approval; 1st trimester deferred unless emergency.

1. Check-in at reception; verify identity.
2. Change into metal-free attire.
3. Lie supine on MRI table; neck coil positioned.
4. Earplugs offered (loud knocking sounds).
5. Table moves into magnet; keep still for 20–25 min.
6. Technologist speaks via intercom between sequences.
7. After final scan, images reviewed for motion; exam complete.

• Confirm pacemaker MRI compatibility; bring device card.
• Inform about color blindness tattoos (rare heating).
• Sedation option available on request—arrange companion to drive home.

No Radiation, No Dye Allergy Risk

Because there is no X-ray exposure or contrast agent, the study is safe for repeated follow-ups and for patients with dye sensitivity.

Claustrophobia & Metal Implant Limits

• Closed-bore magnets may trigger anxiety; open MRI or mild sedation is available.
• Pacemakers, cochlear implants, and certain aneurysm clips are contraindicated—declare all implants before booking.