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Southern Bone & Joint Offers Services Across 6 Mississippi Locations

Hattiesburg

3688 Veterans Memorial Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Brookhaven

815 US 51 Brookhaven, MS 39601

Collins

701 S Holly Ave Collins, MS 39428

Columbia

1215 Hwy. 98 Columbia, MS 39429

Laurel

1706 West 10th Street Laurel, MS 39440

Picayune

128 Highland Pkwy, STE 100 Picayune, MS 39466

Orthopedic Facilities in Hattiesburg, MS

MRI Imaging and Diagnostic Services

Southern Bone & Joint offers MRI imaging services in Hattiesburg to help patients and providers better understand orthopedic injuries, pain, and other medical concerns. MRI imaging can provide detailed images of soft tissue, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other structures that may not be fully visible with X-ray alone.

MRI Services

No matter where you receive your orthopedic care, Southern Bone & Joint can help with your MRI needs. With extended MRI hours and convenient scheduling, we make it easier to get the imaging you need without a long wait for an appointment.

The Velocity Open MRI is designed with patient comfort in mind. Its open design may be helpful for patients who feel uncomfortable in traditional closed MRI machines.

Open MRI in Hattiesburg

Southern Bone & Joint offers Open MRI services at the Hattiesburg location. Patients may have a choice in where they receive their MRI, even when imaging is ordered by another provider.

The MRI team works to help patients schedule imaging in a timely manner so they can receive answers and continue with the appropriate next step in care.

MRI Imaging Phone: 601.554.7500

Why MRI Imaging May Be Recommended

MRI imaging may be recommended when a physician needs more detailed information about an injury, pain, or condition. MRI can be useful in evaluating orthopedic concerns involving the knee, shoulder, spine, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other areas of the body.

MRI may help evaluate concerns such as:

  • Knee and shoulder injuries
  • Muscle and tendon injuries
  • Spine conditions
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Trauma-related injuries
  • Joint pain
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Other orthopedic concerns
 

Patient Comfort and Convenience

The Velocity Open MRI is designed to help make the imaging experience more comfortable for patients. The open design may help reduce feelings of confinement, and patients may be able to listen to music during their scan.

Southern Bone & Joint also works to offer scheduling options that support patients with busy schedules.

Coordinated Orthopedic Support Services

Southern Bone & Joint brings together physicians, providers, imaging services, rehabilitation, pharmacy support, and surgical care to help patients access the services they need in one orthopedic care network.

Facility and support services include:

  • MRI Imaging
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Southern Surgery Center

 

Fujifilm Echelon Oval MRI

The Fujifilm Echelon Oval 1.5T is a wide-bore MRI system designed to combine advanced clinical imaging performance with maximum patient comfort and accessibility Fujifilm Healthcare+1.

Key Design & Comfort Features

  • Widest bore in 1.5T MRI: 74 cm oval bore, designed around the human body for more space where patients need it most . Fujifilm Healthcare+1.
  • Wide patient table: 63 cm width and 400 lb weight capacity, with a mobile table that lowers to 20 inches for easier access www.equippedmd.com.
  • Feet-first imaging: Positions patients more comfortably, reducing anxiety for claustrophobic or broad-shouldered individuals Fujifilm Healthcare+1.
  • In-bore lighting and ventilation: Improves visibility and air circulation during scans www.equippedmd.com.
  • SoftSound noise reduction: Up to 90% reduction in audible noise for a quieter experience www.equippedmd.com.

MRI FAQ

What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
Magnetic resonance imaging is a method used by physicians to look inside the human body and obtain anatomical and functional diagnostic information. Magnetic resonance imaging is also known as MRI.
All diagnostic imaging procedures provide information about the form and/or function of the body. MR images typically contain greater information about the body’s soft tissue than other procedures. This means that MRI can provide highly detailed anatomical images of the body. Additionally, the trained medical professionals responsible for aquiring MRI can easily produce MR images with varying contrast, showing many different planes of the body with functional information such as blood flow.
In contrast to x-ray, CT scanning and nuclear medicine, MRI provides diagnostic information without the use of radiation or radioactive substances. MRI is a non-invasive, and there are no known side or after effects. (MRI is non-invasive)
MRI is used for all parts of the body and is effective in the clinical evaluation of the following conditions:
  • Knee and shoulder injuries
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Spine Diseases
  • Brain Disorders
  • Traumatic injuries
  • Eye abnormalties
  • Tumor detection
  • Facial/neck abnormalities
  • Infections
  • Blood flow and vessel disorders
MRI uses a computer and the physical properties of magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the soft tissues within the body. MRI signals from the body are generated using a safe magnetic field in combination with radio waves of a specific frequency. The MRI signals are detected and converted to a form which the computer can understand. The computer processes MRI signals from the body to form MR images. Different tissue characteristics are revealed through this process and thereby translated into different contrast levels on the MR images. The trained physician can view the MR images and form a clinical diagnosis.
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Emergency Cases

For serious or life-threatening injuries, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. For urgent orthopedic needs, contact Southern Bone & Joint for care options.
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