A plantaris muslce tear is a rare finding that is sometimes seen in association with ACL tears.

Common sports injury. UCL torn from distal attachment to ulna.

The MCL has inner capsular fibers and thicker outer fibers.

Magic angle artifact is a common problem in evaluating the ankle ligaments.

The video by Dr. Brian Gay shows and example of an injury to the lateral elbow ligaments.

Internal impingement is a sports related injury in overhead throwing athletes.

The flexor digitorum accessorius longus (FDAL) muscle is the most common accessory muscle in the posterior compartment of ankle.

Shoulder MRI in patient with pain and limited range of motion

What is an open MRI versus a wide bore MRI? In this video, Dr. Brian Gay from describes the difference between a traditional low field open MRI scanner and a short wide bore high field MRI scanner.

Shoulder MRI in patient with pain and limited range of motion

Dr. Brian Gay shows the appearance of a stress fracture of the knee in a patient with migrating bone marrow edema and pain.

A pars defect or spondylolysis is a stress fracture of the bones of the lower spine. These fractures typically occur due to overuse. They can be on one or both sides of the vertebrae. It is a common cause of low back pain in children and adolescents.

CTA is a type of exam that uses CT technology to look at blood vessels. CTA is typically used to examine blood vessels in the brain, neck, abdomen and chest. CT (Angiography) is a type of medical test that combines a CT scan with an injection of a special dye to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body. The dye is injected through an intravenous (IV) line started in your arm or hand. A computerized tomography scan, or CT scan, is a type of X-ray that uses a computer to make cross-sectional images of your body. The dye injected to perform CT angiography is called a contrast material because it ""lights up"" blood vessels and tissues that are being studied.

Dr. Brian Gay from First Look MRI https://www.firstlookmri.com/ explains the difference between an X ray, CT scan and MRI scan. With each MRI scan, First Look MRI provides an additional, free video report made specifically for non-technical users by our experienced radiologists. The video is a simple, personalized read of your scan so you can easily understand if there is a problem that requires additional medical attention without waiting for your doctor to interpret the scan for you.

Instead of an enclosed capsule, the open MRI uses a magnet top and bottom and is open on all sides. These decrease the risk of claustrophobia and panic attacks exponentially and allows patients of all shapes and sizes to be able to make use of an MRI to accurately diagnose their problems. In some cases, it is the only alternative for patients. At First Look MRI, https://www.firstlookmri.com/ our Open MRI scanner is more than double the width of a standard MRI and it has no enclosed tube. This creates a much more comfortable, less claustrophobic experience.

Dr. Brian Gay from First Look MRI https://www.firstlookmri.com explains MRI safety and contraindications. Contraindications for undergoing an MRI scan for spine-related pain in the back, neck or leg include: Patients who have a heart pacemaker may not have an MRI scan Patients who have a metallic foreign body (metal sliver) in their eye, or who have an aneurysm clip in their brain, cannot have an MRI scan since the magnetic field may dislodge the metal

The difference between an MRI and an MRA is that an MRA is used specifically to examine blood vessels. An MRI is performed to examine other parts of the body, including the: abdomen chest pelvis internal organs