MRI ONE PART SUPINE+STANDING

This examination is performed to evaluate posture-related abnormalities, spinal disorders, joint instability, disc problems, nerve compression, ligament injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions that may change between lying and standing positions.

Depending on the clinical indication, the examination may be performed for the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, pelvis, hips, knees, or other weight-bearing joints and anatomical regions.

Some conditions become more noticeable when the body is upright. Comparing images from both positions helps detect dynamic changes, spinal alignment abnormalities, disc bulges, joint instability, and nerve compression that may not be visible during a routine MRI performed only while lying down.

Your doctor may recommend this examination if you have back pain, neck pain, joint pain, symptoms that worsen while standing, suspected spinal instability, disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or unexplained weight-bearing symptoms.