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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