A recent addition to Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is the .2 T

esla low field GE Lunar Extremity MRI unit installed to better serve

our patients. We provide all of our patients with a brochure answering frequently asked questions about MRI exams. Photos illustrate the difference between an MRI and an x-ray. The brochure explains how patients can prepare for the exam.

It is especially important for patients to bring any previous MRI reports and/or films to their appointments at Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. 

Patients Who Cannot Be Scanned for MRI:

• Pregnant patients
• Those with cardiac pacemakers
• Those with certain cardiac valves
• Those with certain cerebral aneurysm clips
• Those with certain cochlear implants
• Those with Parkinson's implant stimulators (in the brain)
• Those with TENS units
• If the patient has ever experienced a metallic foreign body injury to the eye, regardless of when the injury occurred, a Water's view X-ray is required.

Staff Certification: Our staff have earned special certification to operate the GE Lunar Extremity unit and for completing the ASRT MR Cross Training Program.