What is a hand magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Hand magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a painless imaging test that provides detailed images of the bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and soft tissues of the hand and wrist. The examination uses a magnetic field and radio waves and does not involve X-ray radiation.
A hand MRI helps identify the cause of pain, swelling, limited range of motion, or numbness, and allows assessment of injury effects and the condition of tissues after treatment.
Who is it for
This examination is intended for people who need detailed diagnostics of the hand or wrist, including in cases of:
- pain, swelling, or stiffness of the hand/wrist,
- injuries (e.g. sprain, suspected ligament or tendon damage, fractures not visible on X-ray),
- numbness of the fingers, tingling, weakened grip strength,
- suspected inflammatory changes (e.g. arthritis, tenosynovitis),
- suspected cysts, nodules, or soft tissue changes,
- follow-up after procedures and during treatment,
- assessment of overuse injuries (e.g. in people performing manual work or practicing sports).
How to prepare for the examination
- Please arrive approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled examination time to complete registration and medical documentation. Patients are asked to report directly to the Reception Desk at the Radiology Department. You must bring a valid ID document (ID card, driving licence, passport, or residence card).
- No referral is required.
- It is recommended to bring medical documentation related to the examined area, such as ultrasound reports (printouts), CT scans, or previous MRI examinations (CDs).
- Patients who are pregnant should inform the staff about this fact.
- Please wear comfortable clothing without metal elements. Before entering the examination room, leave your wallet with payment cards and your mobile phone, and remove jewellery, belts, etc. Lockers are available in the department for storing personal belongings.
- It is important to remain still during the examination. The patient remains in constant contact with the medical staff via a microphone. The examination takes approximately 30 minutes. Immediately after the examination, you may take medications and drive a vehicle.
- Regularly taken medications should be taken according to the instructions of the attending physician.
- If the patient has any implants – such as limb/joint endoprostheses, hearing implants, vascular ports, or any other foreign bodies resulting from medical procedures – the patient MUST present a certificate confirming no contraindications for MRI examination. The certificate must be issued by the medical facility where the implant was placed and/or by the manufacturer of the implant/device. If such a certificate is not provided, the technician has the right to refuse to perform the examination.
Please note! The price of the examination on Sundays is higher than on other days.
If you wish to have the examination performed on a Sunday, please add to the cart and pay for the examination with the “Sunday clinic” location selected.
Information about the current waiting time for the report will be provided by the technician or a member of the reception staff.
How long you wait for the result and how to interpret it
Information about the current waiting time for the report will be provided by the technician or a member of the reception staff.
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