SBJ Offers New Extremity MRI

Extremity MRI

Southern Bone and Joint Specialists, P.A. offers the first extremity magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the area.

This system provides consistently reliable, high image quality scanning of the hand, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle and knee, according to Dr. Rocco Barbieri, fellowship-trained hand specialist at Southern Bone and Joint.

"This extremity MRI is quicker, and our patients are more comfortable," said Barbieri.

Patients will benefit from a totally nonclaustrophobic, quiet, quick, comfortable and convenient experience. The new extremity MRI examination time averages approximately 30 minutes. Patients will be able to have family members in the room just like the SBJ Open MRI unit.

The unit is small and completely open. The only parts of the body that need to enter the magnet are the parts needing to be imaged. Instead of laying on a gurney, they are positioned in an ergonomically designed, movable chair. Its design attributes make it an ideal system for children, who can be intimidated by the sight of a large MRI system. Parents can also stay at their side during the scanning.

For more information, call 601-554-7500.