Upper arm MRI is usually covering either the shoulder girdle or the elbow joint at the other end, depending on the indication.
Mid upper arm MRI demonstrates the muscle belly, long bone of humerus and soft tissues and would be beneficial to evaluate the damage to the muscle or investigate a localised lump.
Please see Shoulder MRI or Please see Elbow MRI
Contrast (dye)
Some symptoms and illnesses can be hard to detect even on a MRI scan and require injection of dye (contrast) before or during the scan.
It is particularly helpful in the following conditions:
- Tumours
- Inflammation
- Blood vessels
- Distinguishing between scar tissue and normal organ tissue
The injection is considered very safe for most and you will complete a safety questionnaire detailing your medical history before. The contrast agent (dye) is Gadolinium based and most of it is removed by your kidneys within the next day.
Read more about Gadolinium contrast dye