MRI Cartilage Mapping / T1 and T2 Mapping

To carry out the test, you will have to lie face up with your head resting on a cushion and a radiologist will administer contrast to mark the area to be studied, generally the hip, knee, ankle or wrist. Next, the stretcher will move until the area of the body to be studied is in the center of the resonance equipment.

The test can last from 20 to 45 minutes. During this time, you will have to remain as calm as possible, since the taking of images is not continuous, but different image planes are made. Once finished you can continue with your daily life as normal.

• Contrast administration: This exploration requires  intravenous contrast administration.
• Metal objects: The technician will give you the necessary instructions, provide you with a gown and ask you to remove any metal objects (jewelry, watch, piercings, hairpins, mobiles, dental prostheses and hearing aids).
• Heart devices: It’s important to tell the technician about any devices you’re implanted in your body (pacemakers, electrodes, and clips from previous surgeries).
• Hydration and lactation: Drink plenty of water to eliminate contrast from the body. If you are breastfeeding, you should stop for 48 hours. You should discard breast milk.