Natural MRI Scans over 600 Patients with Stand-Up MRI Since January Opening; Diagnostic Tool Gives Physicians Images of Patients in Weight-Bearing Positions.HOUSTON -- Since opening its doors in January 2005, Natural MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. has scanned over 600 patients with the Stand-Up stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. (TM) MRI. The new technology makes available Position(TM) Imaging, which provides an image of the spine and other areas of the body in the position in which a person works and plays, rather than in a reclining position, giving physicians important diagnostic information. A specialized team of technicians perform the scans at Natural MRI's facility at 8307 Knight Road in the Texas Medical Center area. Dr. Rahul K. Nath is a reconstructive microsurgeon and director of the Texas Nerve and Paralysis Institute in Houston. He founded Natural MRI, which uses FONAR(TM) Corporation's Stand-Up(TM) MRI technology, to obtain scans that allow for better diagnoses for his patients. Dr. Nath, who treats patients for complex nerve injuries, such as brachial plexus brachial plexus n. A network of nerves located in the neck and axilla, composed of the anterior branches of the lower four cervical and first two thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the chest, shoulder, and arm. and winging scapula scapula /scap·u·la/ (skap´u-lah) pl. scap´ulae [L.] shoulder blade; the flat, triangular bone in the back of the shoulder. scap´ular scap·u·la n. pl. , said, "This is the only MRI technology available to provide an image of the patient in weight-bearing positions. It is unusual, because any region of the body can be scanned with the patient standing, sitting, bending or lying down. The unique magnet configuration allows physicians to see pathology that other magnets miss." Dr. Nath said that many local physicians have embraced the Stand-Up(TM) MRI technology and are referring patients to Natural MRI to take advantage of the unique features of the Position(TM) Imaging technology. "The Stand-Up(TM) MRI is very patient-friendly," said Dr. Nath. "Claustrophobic patients are at ease with the open environment. The patient's face is never covered, and they can look out into the room and even watch a TV show or a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. on the 42-inch flat screen TV. Children can be scanned with the Stand-Up(TM) MRI without sedation Sedation Definition Sedation is the act of calming by administration of a sedative. A sedative is a medication that commonly induces the nervous system to calm. Purpose The process of sedation has two primary intentions. , with a parent holding the child while they watch cartoons together." Chad Stanley, punter with the Houston Texans, was recently referred to Natural MRI when previous scans failed to pinpoint the source of his knee pain. The Stand-Up(TM) MRI allowed him to be scanned in a standing, weight-bearing position that revealed a cartilage injury. "I don't have a problem with claustrophobia claustrophobia /claus·tro·pho·bia/ (-fo´be-ah) irrational fear of being shut in, of closed places. claus·tro·pho·bi·a n. An abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces. but for those who do, the Stand-Up(TM) MRI is perfect," said Stanley. "You're covered on three sides, but in front of you it's open. I also noticed that it was significantly quieter than other MRIs I've had. I was comfortable during the whole thing and even watched 'Friends' on TV during the scan." ABOUT NATURAL MRI: Natural MRI was founded in January 2005 by Dr. Rahul K. Nath, a reconstructive microsurgeon and director of the Texas Nerve and Paralysis Institute in Houston, Texas. Natural MRI's specialized team of technicians utilize FONAR(TM) Corporation's Stand-Up(TM) MRI with its 0.6 Tesla magnet and Position(TM) Imaging can scan patients in numerous weight-bearing positions, such as standing, sitting, in flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. and extension, and in the conventional lie-down position, allowing for the identification of pathology that can go undetected on conventional MRI scanners. The advanced technology allows physicians to make more accurate diagnoses, while providing a non-claustrophobic and comfortable environment for patients. Natural MRI is located at 8307 Knight Road in Houston, near the Texas Medical Center. www.drnathmri.com. ABOUT DR. RAHUL K. NATH: Dr. Rahul K. Nath is Board Certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reconstructive surgery n. Plastic surgery. reconstructive surgery, n surgery to rebuild a structure for functional or esthetic reasons. and is director of the Texas Nerve and Paralysis Institute in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve, the American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), private organization devoted to furthering the work of scientists and improving the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare. , and the Houston Neurological Society. He is chairman and a founding member of the International Society of Brachial Plexus and Nerve Injury. Dr. Nath has been peer-nominated and named as one of "America's Top Doctors" every year since 2001. He is a widely published author and travels internationally, giving lectures and instructional courses on nerve injury and management. Dr. Nath specializes in treating brachial plexus injuries, winging scapula injuries, prostate nerve injuries, foot drop, facial paralysis, and nerve tumors. www.drnathmedical.com. |
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