MRI Brachial Plexus (One Part) is a specialized MRI examination that provides detailed imaging of one brachial plexus to evaluate nerve injury, compression, inflammation, tumors, and other abnormalities causing shoulder or upper-limb symptoms, supporting accurate diagnosis and clinical management.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. MRI can help identify structural changes or abnormalities of the nerves and assess the surrounding tissues following trauma or other injuries.
Yes. MRI can help identify and characterize nerve-related tumors, masses, and lesions involving or surrounding the brachial plexus.
Usually, no special preparation is required for a non-contrast examination. Inform the MRI team about metallic implants, pacemakers, previous surgeries, kidney disease, previous contrast reactions, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, and other implanted medical devices.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend nerve conduction studies, EMG, ultrasound, CT, additional MRI, or consultation with a neurologist, neurosurgeon, orthopedic specialist, or oncologist.
This examination may be recommended for patients with shoulder or upper-limb pain, weakness, numbness, tingling, altered sensation, or suspected brachial plexus nerve abnormalities.