MRI Indications

A Comprehensive Guide

Explore what our open, weight-bearing, and dynamic MRI can evaluate across specialties - designed for comfort, precision, and coordinated care.

MRI Indications that can be evaluated at Cayman Medical

Cayman Medical provides advanced open, weight-bearing, and dynamic (in-motion) MRI designed for clear diagnostics and a calm, comfortable experience. Below you'll find a comprehensive, clinician-informed list of conditions and clinical questions our MRI can investigate across specialties - from sports injuries and spinal alignment to pediatric and neurological evaluations.

Why choose us: patient-friendly open design, upright/positional options for real-life load assessment, motion studies for joints, rapid scheduling, and integrated care with our in-house specialists.

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1) Musculoskeletal (Joints, Bones & Soft Tissues)

Ideal for athletes and active individuals, with options for weight-bearing and dynamic motion assessment.

  • Knee pain and instability (meniscal tears, ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL injuries)
  • Shoulder pain (rotator cuff and labral tears, impingement, instability)
  • Hip pain (FAI, labral tears, snapping hip, bursitis)
  • Ankle sprains, ligament injuries, Achilles tendinopathy or tears
  • Wrist/hand (TFCC tears, tendinitis, carpal tunnel, ganglion cysts)
  • Elbow (UCL/RCL injuries, tendinopathy, "tennis/golfer's elbow")
  • Muscle strains/contusions, myotendinous injuries, hematomas
  • Bone bruises, occult fractures, stress reactions
  • Joint effusions, synovitis, cysts (e.g., Baker's cyst)
  • Post-operative evaluation of repairs or prostheses
  • Dynamic studies: patellar tracking, shoulder impingement with abduction, functional joint instability

2) Neurological (Brain & Cranial Nerves)

  • Headache, dizziness, migraine work-up
  • Seizures/epilepsy evaluation
  • Brain tumors, metastasis, treatment response
  • Stroke/TIA follow-up and small vessel disease
  • Demyelinating disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis)
  • Cognitive decline and memory disorders
  • Pituitary/hypothalamic evaluation
  • Optic nerve/visual pathway assessment
  • Inner ear/vestibular disorders (hearing loss, vertigo)
  • Traumatic brain injury (concussion/TBI)
  • Pediatric congenital brain malformations

3) Spine (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar & Sacral)

Upright and positional imaging can reveal findings that are load-dependent.

  • Neck or back pain (acute/chronic)
  • Disc herniation, bulge, degeneration
  • Sciatica and foraminal stenosis/nerve root compression
  • Central canal stenosis
  • Scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, alignment changes
  • Postural abnormalities under load (upright studies)
  • Post-operative/fusion assessment
  • Infections, fractures, tumors
  • Whiplash or trauma evaluation
  • Weight-bearing: assessment of stenosis/instability when standing

4) Pelvis

  • Pelvic pain, endometriosis
  • Ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, congenital anomalies
  • Hernias (inguinal/femoral) and abdominal wall
  • Dynamic pelvic imaging: pelvic floor dysfunction/prolapse

5) Regenerative Medicine & Functional Assessment

  • Pre-/post-therapy baselines (PRP, cell-based, orthobiologics)
  • Cartilage degeneration monitoring (where applicable)
  • Tendon/ligament healing and remodeling
  • Muscle recovery, fibrosis/scar assessment
  • Physiotherapy progress and outcome measures

6) Pediatric MRI

  • Developmental brain anomalies and seizures
  • Headaches, trauma, and concussion
  • Spine curvature/congenital anomalies
  • Pediatric bone/joint disorders and sports injuries
  • Tumors, cysts, and infections
  • Growth plate and alignment evaluation

7) Head, Neck & ENT

  • Chronic sinusitis and sinonasal masses
  • Head & neck tumors and post-treatment follow-up
  • TMJ dysfunction and internal derangement

8) Sports & Performance Medicine (Dynamic)

  • Functional instability and alignment under motion
  • Load-bearing assessment (knees, hips, spine)
  • Repetitive strain and overuse injuries
  • Pre-season screening/performance baselines
  • Return-to-play readiness after injury

9) Pain & Functional Disorders

  • Chronic back/neck/joint pain with unclear etiology
  • Myofascial and soft-tissue pain syndromes
  • Nerve entrapment/inflammation
  • Post-traumatic pain syndromes
  • Tissue changes associated with chronic pain conditions

10) Weight-Bearing & Positional Studies

These studies leverage upright or positional imaging to reveal pathology that may only appear under load.

  • Spinal canal narrowing or nerve impingement when standing
  • Meniscal and ligament behavior under load
  • Patellar tracking and malalignment in motion
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Shoulder impingement with abduction/external rotation
  • Upright curvature change (lumbar/cervical) vs. supine

Referrals & Appointments

We accept physician and chiropractor referrals and also accommodate self-referrals where appropriate. Our radiologists tailor protocols to your clinical question and coordinate seamlessly with your care team.

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