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Welcome to The London Upright MRI Centre Our MRI scanner is the only one of its kind in England. It is completely different from conventional “tunnel” MRI scanners, or other so called “open” scanners, where you are required to lie down. Using the latest technology, our MRI scanner brings enormous benefits to patients:
Unique In addition to all the usual benefits of MRI scanning, our Upright Scanner has two unique advantages: The ability to scan patients in a weight bearing position and as a truly “open” scanner – giving real scanning possibilities to claustrophobic and anxious patient.
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If you are claustrophobic.
The London Upright MRI Centre has England’s first upright MRI scanner which is designed with the claustrophobic patient in mind. You can walk into the scanner and, depending on which part of you is being scanned, you sit, lie slightly backward, lie horizontally or even stand in some cases. At all times, you will be able to see around you and you can watch TV or a DVD on our plasma screen monitor. When the scan is finished you simply walk out. Our radiographers will take time to ensure that you are completely comfortable and relaxed.
As you will know, most claustrophobia sufferers have problems with the closed in sensation of a conventional tunnel MRI scanner. Even so called “open” and ”wide open” scanners cause panic and distress. For claustrophobics, having to lie still in a confined space for a long time, feeling trapped and not being able to see out is highly stressful. It is quite understandable that children can be particularly anxious inside a conventional MRI scanner.
What patients are saying: “After several conventional MRI scans that have been made a misery by panic-inducing claustrophobia, I finally discovered the answer. My last scan at the London Upright MRI Centre was a breeze as I could stand in an open-fronted scanner, watching a DVD during the 40-minute procedure - and it was so relaxed and comfortable.” Reproduced with the kind permission of Sally X, a patient at London Upright MRI Centre.