GENOA, Italy, Sept.
21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent publication by
AECC (Anglo European College of Chiropractic) in
Bournemouth, based on their experience with the Paramed MROpen
Upright MRI scanner, describes the benefits of MRI scans in
upright position, as well as the advantages for claustrophobic and
anxious patients.
Paramed Medical Systems designs, manufactures and markets
the MROpen Upright MRI scanner, the world's only
superconductive MRI with an "open sky" magnet design that allows
scanning patients both upright and in the position of symptoms,
besides increasing patient acceptance, making MRI available for
patients who would otherwise have no chance of getting an MRI
scan.
"The MROpen scanner is completely different to any other type
of MR scanner I have ever worked on" explains Mel Jones, MRI Superintendent Radiographer
"It has given us the opportunity to scan those who would have
previously been unable to have MR imaging, and this can only be a
positive in helping in the onward care of patients. MROpen has also
opened up new avenues of research in upright scanning"
Patient with claustrophobia, or unable to lie supine
An open upright MRI scanner can accommodate patients with severe
claustrophobia, certain deformities and conditions that would
prevent them from lying supine.
- Up to 10% of the population are
claustrophobic at some point during their lives
- Patient rejection (MRI exam
being refused or abandoned) rate is on average 2.3% but can be as
high as 15% for some centers –based on NHS figures (2014) for MRI
activity this would equate 32,892 patients failing to complete or
even start their MRI scan
- With an increase in MRI
referrals of about 12% per year, this problem becomes more and more
relevant
Upright and Multi-position imaging of the spine and joints
Many patients have pain only when sitting or standing, or indeed
in flexion or extension.
By retrospectively assessing positional scanning over a
seven-month period, AECC's MRI staff were able to identify some
interesting findings:
AECC's clinical staff conclusions:
- Upright
scanning is an invaluable and innovative modality for key groups of
patients who may otherwise not benefit from MRI diagnosis
- Upright MRI
can provide key clinical information and even detection of
pathologies not seen in traditional supine studies
- As research
continues into the benefits of postural scanning, there will
undoubtedly be new applications identified for which Upright MRI is
uniquely suited
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