A Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a critical piece of medical imaging equipment. MRI scanning produces accurate, detailed images of organs and tissues without the use of X-rays or radiation.

MRI is a medical imaging equipment that is painless and non invasive.  MRI’s produce very detailed images of internal organs and body tissue around the bones including muscles and tendons. It shows clear differences in fat and other tissue making it possible to take pictures from almost every angle.

This medical imaging equipment is easily available with most medical suppliers. Hospitals and small groups of physicians can choose to buy original medical imaging equipment or reconditioned pieces of equipment. The reconditioned medical imaging equipment works as well as the original equipment but costs around 25 per cent less. Reconditioned medical imaging equipment is also available with a limited warranty with most medical suppliers.

There are two types of MRIs- open and conventional. In a conventional MRI machine, the individual is placed in a tube or tunnel.

This medical imaging equipment usually typically provide clearer, more detailed and easier to read scans. On a high field or closed MRI system, slices may be thinner, improving the information the physician uses to diagnose the problem.

High field MRI units may also take less time due to the higher magnetic field strength. High field scans can be one and a half to two times faster than an "open" scan.

In the open system medical imaging equipment, the patient does not go through a tube or a tunnel. A receiver coil is placed around the body part that is to be scanned and then that portion of the body is centered in the machine.

The open version of this medical imaging equipment greatly increases patient security. It is a great device to use for individuals who have claustrophobia or who fear going through a “closed” MRI unit.

Both types of medical imaging equipment deliver consistently high-quality images needed for comprehensive diagnosis. Some of the types of scans that should be performed on the medical imaging equipment include temporomandibular joints, brain – Sella, liver and pancreas, non-Brain MRA and recent VRA.