Medical tests & proceduresBone & joint health

What should I expect from an MRI?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to diagnose everything from joint problems to cancer. Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, MD, tells you want to expect from an MRI scan and how to prepare for one.

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