No, the radiologist will analyze the images and send a report to your doctor, who will discuss the results with you typically within a day or two.

You may be asked to remove any jewelry, watches, or metal objects before the scan. Otherwise, no special preparation is usually needed.

No, the MRI procedure is painless. However, you may feel some discomfort from staying still for a prolonged period.

You may need an MRI to diagnose conditions such as wrist fractures, ligament or tendon injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tumors, cysts, or soft tissue inflammation.