How does MRI work?

1.The magnetic field is used to align hydrogen protons in the body.

2.Radio frequency waves are absorbed by the protons and then emitted as a signal.

3.A radio frequency coil picks up the signal and transmits it to the computer.

4.The computer processes the data to produce diagnostic images of the anatomical area of interest.

 
1420 East Bradford Parkway
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Just south of the Primrose & Fremont intersection
in the Castle Gate Office Center.

Tel. 417-885-1100 - Fax. 417-885-1109
Toll Free. 866-MRI-STAT (674-7828)
E-mail: info@mrispringfield.com

Flexible hours of operation:
7am to 7pm.

Saturday by appointment

For more information on the procedures conducted at MRI of Springfield in Castle Gate, contact one of our staff, they will be glad to help. For a map of how to find us click here MAP Some information, material and photos are Copyright 1997, 1998 Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. All rights in all media reserved, and are used with permission. Other items © 1999 MRI of Springfield at Castle Gate. All rights reserved. The information in this website is subject to change without notice and is for general informational purposes only and may not be all encompassing. It is the individual patient's responsibility to check with their physician to ascertain any special requirements or medical conditions that may apply to them prior to any MRI examination. It is the responsibility of the physician to offer appropriate diagnosis and treatment.