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THE ONLY MRI FACILITY OPEN ON SATURDAYS IN WINCHESTER, KY High Performance Premium Open MRI With a firmly established reputation as the Open MRI authority, the AIRIS II provides high image quality to give you full capability coupled with confidence and reliability. The award-winning, panoramic design provides a multitude of marketing opportunities and significant cost-effectiveness. Kentucky Orthopedic Associates is now offering an open MRI imaging system utilizing the Hitachi AIRIS II. The AIRIS II provides advanced imaging capabilities such as high resolution thin slice imaging, MRI angiography and dynamic imaging of joints with a complete set of RF specialty coils designed for comfortable imaging of the head, spine, pelvis, abdomen and extremities. Patients will find the patient-oriented AIRIS II system provides a comfortable environment during their MRI examination. The innovative open-air gantry design allows for constant and direct attention to help with the most demanding cases such as anxious, claustrophobic and large patients. Our facility is available Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm and Saturdays. Our office does all the Precerting. We participate in most major healthplans and have staff available to answer any questions or to assist with scheduling or insurance confirmation.  Table Table width: 80cm (31.5 inches) Table drop: 45cm (17.7 inches) Table weight limit of 500 lbs Two speed power driven longitudinal movement Frequently Asked Questions What is an MRI? Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advance technique for three-dimensional visualization of body areas, including the brain, spine, joints, pelvis, abdomen and chest. MRI is a sophisticated diagnostic tool that is especially useful for soft-tissue injuries and conditions. MRI uses two natural, safe forces -- high-strength magnetism and radio waves. There are no known adverse side effects to MRI. The information is sent to a computer, which outputs high-quality images, which are interpreted by our MRI radiologist. What can I expect? What does MRI feel like? A technologist will escort you to a dressing booth and you will change into a gown. He/she will ask you to lock up your valuables and any metal, which you may have with you. The technologist will then bring you into the MRI scanning room, where you will lie on a table, which will move so that the part of the body being imaged is in the center of the magnet. You will be given a headset thru which music is played of your choice (you may bring a CD or tape). You will also hear the technologist speak to you thru the headset and he/she will be able to hear you at all times thru a built-in intercom. When the scan begins, you will hear loud noises. It is imperative that you remain still to acquire clear images. The procedure is painless and takes about an hour to complete. You may eat and take your medications before the exam. What should my doctor know about me prior to my MRI exam? An MRI utilizes a strong magnet, it is important that you inform your doctor of any surgeries or injuries, which involve metal. He/she will need to know if you have a pacemaker, heart valve, aneurysm clips or any implants, etc. He/she will need to know if you have any metal in your eyes. How do I schedule my appointment? How do I get my MRI results? With your prescription in hand, call 859.737.5333 for an appointment. Here is the MRI Form below for you to print out and return to our offices.
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