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MAIN OFFICE
664 Stoneleigh Avenue Suite 300 Carmel, NY 10512 Phone: 845-278-8400 Fax: 845-278-4321 NEWBURGH OFFICE 2 Victory Court Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: 845-565-1454 Fax: 845-565-9803 MT. KISCO OFFICE 657 E. Main St. Ste. 3 Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: 914-666-5550 Fax: 914-241-4206 HOPEWELL JUNCTION OFFICE 49 Foster Road Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: 845-278-8400 Fax: 845-278-4323 APPOINTMENTS 845-278-8400 |
X-Ray & MRI
 State-of-the-art Digital Radiology in all our Office Locations
Somers Orthopaedics is pleased to offer radiological services done in the convenience and comfort of our offices. We have a complete x-ray department staffed with certified technicians. The results of your x-rays are available for viewing by our physicians within minutes of being taken, which allows us to quickly diagnose your problem. The image quality is superior to that of film and the digitized image is saved to your patient file for future reference and comparison.  Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that we have been granted accreditation in the areas of
Musculoskeletal Imaging by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Magnetic Resonance Laboratories. Accreditation by this society attests to our
commitment to perform quality MRI testing and a willingness to meet rigorous, national review standards. "Somers Orthopaedics has demonstrated commitment to quality
and we are delighted to recognize this facility as one of the first ICAMRL accredited labs." - Sandra Katanick, ICAMRL CEO
WHAT IS AN MRI?  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic tool used to produce pictures of specific body parts without the use of radiation. The point of an MRI is to help our
physicians make a diagnosis that will lead to treatment of your problem. MRI gives a better picture with much more detail compared to ultrasound, x-ray, bone scan or
PET scan. It is a comfortable, painless procedure with no known side effects. An MRI can show the presence of inflammation or infection, tumors and other conditions
that cannot be evaluated easily by other tests. It is the most effective way to diagnose and evaluate a problem. Once you've been scanned, the results are often
available within 24 to 48 hours. At Somers Orthopaedics, comfort, accuracy and fast test results are our top priorities.
At Somers Orthopaedics we perform MRIs specific to orthopaedics. The technician who will be conducting the scan is specifically trained to do this type of scan. The quality of the imaging coils and the computer programs we use to control and analyze the images, reflect the latest MRI technology available today. Our MRIs are read by someone who does musculoskeletal imaging every day. MRIs are performed in the comfort and convenience of our office. We currently perform the following studies: Knee, ankle, foot, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, neck and lower back. WHAT TO EXPECT An MRI is a painless procedure which typically takes about 30-45 minutes. You will be placed in a comfortable position and asked to remain as relaxed and still as possible while the MRI is taking pictures. No special preparation is required prior to your MRI exam. You may eat, take any prescribed medications and go about your daily routine unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. Any clothing or personal items that interfere with the magnetic field will need to be removed and left outside the scan room in a safe locker. These items include coins, jewelry, glasses, credit cards, hearing aids, keys, hair pins or other metal objects that can affect the MRI. You may also be asked to remove dentures. You will also be asked to complete a medical questionnaire to inform us if you have had any procedures which may interfere with the MRI test. Women who are pregnant or people who have had brain, ear or eye surgeries within the last 3 months prior to scheduling an MRI should consult their physician. OPEN MRI Our non-claustrophobic, open extremity MRI can accommodate patients up to 500 pounds comfortably during the scanning procedure. Our state-of-the-art open MRI scanning is unsurpassed for diagnostic accuracy, while producing the highest quality images with much greater comfort than any closed MRI system. Our technicians are skillful and highly trained to handle the most apprehensive and anxious patients. WHAT IF I HAVE METAL IN MY BODY? Patients with metal implants such as pacemakers and aneurysm clips generally cannot be scanned at any MRI facility. Most orthopaedic implants, such as patients with screws, plates, wires or joint replacements are non-magnetic and can be scanned using our open extremity MRI scanner. To insure your safety, you will receive a thorough evaluation prior to the scan which will include a review of your medical history. WHEN WILL I HAVE THE RESULTS? All aspects of your MRI are coordinated at the offices of Somers Orthopaedics. Your doctor will receive the results from your MRI scan usually within 24 hours of the test. And since we conduct the test, the results are sent directly to us quickly. Our scans are read by fellowship trained radiologists who have special subspecialty training in musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology and abdominal and body imaging. WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE PAY FOR THE MRI? When your doctor orders an MRI, one of our staff members in the credentialing department will obtain authorization from your insurance company for the test. In the event that your insurance company does not participate, we will assist you in scheduling your MRI at a facility that does participate with your insurance. THE ADVANTAGES OF AN MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) produces no harmful radiation during the testing process. This diagnostic procedure utilizes magnetic fields which are capable of showing all soft and hard tissues, particularly of the joints. An MRI shows a much clearer and more anatomically specific definition of the joints and spine as compared to a CAT scan or plain x-ray. An MRI is also capable of identifying different types of fluids and can differentiate between normal and abnormal tissue, cysts from tumors, and areas of infection and inflammation. No other radiological study combines all these diagnostic qualities with the safety of an MRI. |
