The examination spectrum
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Claustrophobia and overweight
Contraindications and risks
Clinical studies on Upright MRI
Upright MRI case studies
Reimbursement for SHI patients

Patients with claustrophobia

  • Upright MRI examination is well tolerated even by patients with marked claustrophobia.
  • During the examination, patients have a clear view out of the system.
  • The current TV program or DVD movies can be followed on a large monitor during the examination.
  • The coils (including the head coil for cranial examinations) are designed to allow a clear view out of the system at all times.
  • Accompanying persons are welcome to stay in the MRI room during the examination. However, the same restrictions apply to these persons (pacemakers, insulin pumps, etc.) as described in our Contraindications & Risks section.

Overweight patients

  • Overweight patients can be examined in upright MRI up to a body weight of approximately 230kg.
  • The distance between the two magnetic poles is 46cm. The system is completely open to the front.
  • Abdominal coils up to a circumference of 165cm are available.
  • Overweight patients often develop hyperlordosis in the lumbar spine while standing, which causes narrowing of the neuroforamina. This clinical picture can be reliably diagnosed by the upright MRI examination.