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March 14, 2005
New Open MRI Matches Innovative Technology with Patient Comfort and Ease
New technology spares patients the claustrophobia of conventional MRI. This system now available in the Baton Rouge area at The Pain Treatment Center and First Choice Surgery Center.
Baton Rouge, LA (PRWEB) March 14, 2005 -- For people who fear small, enclosed spaces, the MRI diagnostic test can be their worst nightmare. The test can be long, and lying in an enclosed chamber is tasking on any patient.
Thanks to the new MRI technology available at The Pain Treatment Center and First Choice Surgery Center, the MRI process just got easier. Installed in December 2004, the high performance premium “open” Hitachi Airis II MRI system offers patients a less threatening environment, allowing them to rest easier during testing. For some patients, it means the difference between sedation and no sedation.
The demand for “open” MRI systems and services over the conventional “closed” MRI systems by patients and physicians has been increasing dramatically during the past few years. Claustrophobia, size and weight of the patient or issues related to patient comfort are the contributing factors.
“Patients and their referring physicians will be happy to know the open MRI is not only more comfortable for patients, it also delivers more powerful, faster results,” said Arnold Feldman, M.D., medical director of the Pain Treatment Centers of Baton Rouge and Natchez and the First Choice Surgery Center. “This particular system offers award-winning gantry design, combined with high-speed gradients and state-of-the-art computer and magnetic technology. In short, patients are receiving the best technology available in a more comfortable environment and convenient location.”
MRI or magnetic resonance imaging provides an unparalleled view inside the human body without the use of X-rays. The level of detail shown through MRI is extraordinary compared with any other imaging modality. MRI is the method of choice for the diagnosis of many types of injuries and conditions because of the incredible ability to tailor the exam to the particular medical diagnosis. Although it has been available for the last two decades, MRI has seen tremendous improvements over the past few years with continued advances in technology. “Better diagnosis of the problem translates to improved treatment faster,” said Feldman. “It’s a win-win for patients and their families. For some patients, the open MRI means no sedation needed and quicker results without the anxiety factor.”
To learn more about the advanced open MRI technology at The Pain Treatment Centers and First Choice Surgery Center, or to set up an appointment call 225.201.0950
The Pain Treatment Centers: Arnold Feldman, M.D., a Harvard trained anesthesiologist specializing in pain management, is dedicated to bringing new technologies and procedures to his state-of-the-art facilities in Baton Rouge, La. and Natchez, Miss. The Pain treatment Centers offer relief from chronic and acute pain relating to back and neck injury, migraines, sports injuries, arthritis, cancer and many other disorders. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 225-201-0950 or visit www.paintreatmentcenterinc.com
Posted by Industrial at March 14, 2005 11:54 PM