About examinations
What does an examination at Mag-Medica look like?
Arrival and preparation
The patient arrives at the scheduled time, brings existing documentation, and receives brief instructions.
Examination
The exam lasts 10–30 minutes depending on the region. Imaging is painless and radiation-free.
AI software
Advanced AI software enables shorter scan times and better image quality.
Report
You receive an accurate and reliable report within 48 hours, with the option to consult a radiologist.
Services we offer
We offer a wide range of MRI examinations for different parts of the body, using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Examinations are completely painless and radiation-free, and are recommended for various conditions, injuries, and the need for precise diagnosis and treatment.
Neuroradiology
Head MRI
MRI of the brain provides an extremely detailed view of brain structure and is one of the most important methods in neurology. It is particularly useful for diagnosing various neurological conditions and assessing brain changes.
Most common indications
- frequent or unexplained headaches
- dizziness or loss of balance
- suspected stroke
- multiple sclerosis
- suspected brain tumour
- epileptic seizures
Head MRI + angiography + venography
This exam combines standard brain MRI with visualization of arteries (angiography) and veins (venography) of the brain and neck. It allows detailed assessment of blood vessels and detection of vascular changes.
Most common indications
- frequent headaches or dizziness
- suspected aneurysm
- suspected cerebral venous thrombosis
- assessment of blood vessel narrowing
Head MRI + orbits
This exam provides a detailed view of the eye sockets and eye structures.
Most common indications
- visual disturbance
- orbital tumour
- eye injury
- inflammatory eye disease
Sinuses MRI
MRI of the sinuses provides a detailed view of the structure of the paranasal sinuses and soft tissues.
Most common indications
- chronic sinusitis
- headaches
- suspected sinus tumour
- infection complications
Pituitary MRI
MRI of the pituitary gland provides a detailed view of this small endocrine gland that controls the function of many hormones in the body.
Most common indications
- hormonal disorders
- elevated prolactin
- suspected pituitary tumour
- visual disturbance
Neck MRI
Neck MRI provides a detailed view of the soft tissues of the neck, lymph nodes and blood vessels.
Most common indications
- neck swelling or tumour
- enlarged lymph nodes
- neck pain or swelling
- monitoring of malignancy
Spine MRI
Spine MRI provides a detailed view of the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal cord and nerves. This method is the most precise for diagnosing spine-related problems.
Most common indications
- back or neck pain
- numbness in arms or legs
- disc herniation
- spine injury
- suspected nerve compression
Spine segments
- cervical segment (C)
- thoracic segment (TH)
- lumbar segment (LS)
Brachial plexus MRI
Brachial plexus MRI visualizes the nerve network that controls the arm and shoulder.
Most common indications
- arm weakness or numbness
- nerve injury
- nervous system tumours
Special examinations
Breast MRI
Breast MRI provides an extremely detailed view of breast structure and is often used as a complement to mammography and ultrasound.
Most common indications
- suspected breast tumour
- assessment of cancer extent
- post-surgery follow-up
- unclear finding on ultrasound or mammography
Head MRI + spectroscopy
MR spectroscopy complements standard brain MRI with analysis of the biochemical composition of tissue. This method helps to better distinguish between different types of brain changes. This exam is performed by a medical physicist.
Most common indications
- brain tumour assessment
- differentiating benign and malignant changes
- assessment of treatment effect
Functional MRI + tractography
This exam combines standard brain MRI with functional imaging and visualization of nerve pathways (DTI tractography). It is most often used in planning neurosurgical operations. The exam is performed by a medical physicist.
Most common indications
- brain tumour surgery planning
- epilepsy
- assessment of functional brain areas
Musculoskeletal system
Knee MRI
Knee MRI provides a detailed view of the knee joint, including the menisci, ligaments, cartilage and bones. It is most commonly used for sports injuries and knee pain.
Most common indications
- knee pain
- sports injuries
- meniscus injury
- ligament injury
- joint swelling or locking
Musculoskeletal MRI
Musculoskeletal MRI provides a detailed view of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. It includes examinations of joints such as knee, hand, ankle, hip, shoulder, elbow, forearm, lower leg.
Most common indications
- sports injuries
- joint pain
- ligament tears
- muscle injury
Temporomandibular joint MRI
MRI of the jaw joint provides a detailed view of the disc and joint structures.
Most common indications
- jaw pain
- joint clicking
- limited mouth opening
Sacroiliac joint MRI
MRI of the sacroiliac joints is used to diagnose inflammatory spine conditions.
Most common indications
- chronic low back pain
- suspected ankylosing spondylitis
- inflammatory rheumatic diseases
Body imaging
Abdomen MRI
Abdomen MRI provides a detailed view of the liver, pancreas, kidneys and other abdominal organs.
Most common indications
- liver changes
- liver cysts or tumours
- pancreatic disease
- unclear findings on ultrasound or CT
Abdomen MRI + MRCP
MRCP provides a detailed view of the bile ducts and pancreas along with standard abdomen MRI.
Most common indications
- gallstones
- bile duct narrowing
- pancreatic disease
- liver changes
Pelvis MRI
Pelvis MRI provides a detailed view of the pelvic organs. In women it includes the uterus and ovaries. In men it includes the prostate and bladder.
Most common indications
- pelvic pain
- suspected tumour
- gynaecological disease
- urological disease
Multiparametric prostate MRI
Advanced MRI of the prostate that combines several MR techniques for more precise diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Most common indications
- elevated PSA
- suspected prostate cancer
- biopsy planning
- treatment follow-up
MR fistulography
MR fistulography provides precise visualization of fistulous tracts and their relationship to surrounding structures.
Most common indications
- perianal fistulae
- recurrent infections
- surgical intervention planning
Thorax MRI
Thorax MRI provides visualization of the organs of the chest cavity and soft tissues.
Most common indications
- chest tumours
- mediastinal changes
- blood vessel assessment
Advanced AI technology for MRI
At our practice we use modern AI software for processing MRI images, enabling faster scanning with high image quality. AI technology reduces noise and artefacts on images, making it possible to obtain very high-quality images even with shorter scan times. That means less time in the scanner and greater comfort for patients.
It is important to note that AI is used solely to improve image quality, while all medical decisions are made by the radiologist.
Example of reduced exam time
| Exam | Standard | With AI |
|---|---|---|
| Head MRI | 25 min | 15 min |
| Spine MRI | 35 min | 20 min |
| Knee MRI | 20 min | 12 min |
Example of improved image quality
AI reconstruction reduces noise and improves image clarity
