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MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

Magnetic resonance imaging – how it works
and why it is so important

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MRI – The radiation-free view inside the body

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic procedure that provides sharp cross-sectional images, particularly of soft tissues, without any exposure to X-rays. Instead, the images are created using a strong magnetic field and electromagnetic radiation. Magnetic coils are positioned around the table with the patient inside the scanner tube to generate the magnetic field. A high-performance computer then converts all the data into cross-sectional images.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was discovered in the 1950s. However, it was initially used primarily in the fields of chemistry and physics. It wasn't until the mid-1990s that it was also applied in medicine.

MRI – WHY ARE MRI SCREENINGS SO IMPORTANT, ESPECIALLY FOR BACK PATIENTS

The patient lies relaxed on a comfortable surface. They are slowly moved into the scanner. Headphones dampen all distracting noises. A short time later, the images of the spine appear sharply on the monitor. With a few mouse clicks, the doctor can penetrate deeper into the tissue, layer by layer. Using a computer, they navigate through the spine like in a science fiction film, searching for abnormalities. All of this is completely painless for the patient.

The spinal cord, spinal nerves, intervertebral discs, and muscles are particularly well visualized. Therefore, MRI is often used to diagnose herniated discs and spinal stenosis.

Additional information is obtained by processing the MRI images on a computer. This allows for the creation of 3D representations, for example of the spinal canal.

MRI of the cervical spine

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SPINE CENTER
MUNICH EAST
MUNICH STREET 14
85540 Munich Haar

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4.7

Based on 107 reviews

Dr. med. Samer Ismail Spine Center Munich-East

4.7

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Thank you, Dr. Toplak, and thank you to the entire team. After years of pain and numerous visits to doctors, I finally received help and a solution to my suffering. A great practice with friendly staff and competent doctors.

Andreas “AL” L

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Very competent and helpful.

Maik Seegräber

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After months of pain, I was referred to Dr. Ismail's practice. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the staff at the Munich East Spine Center in Haar for their hard work and support. I have since had surgery at the Arabella Clinic in Munich. My sincere thanks also go to all the staff on the ward and the surgical team there. I would especially like to thank the neurosurgeon, Dr. Toplak, who performed my surgery. Thanks to him, I have been able to avoid using a wheelchair. Thank you again for everything you have done!

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The consultation and examination were excellent. After five years of pain, finally a diagnosis AND a treatment plan. Other orthopedic surgeons just told me to live with the pain. Many, many thanks to the entire practice.

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DESPERATION FOUND, HELPED. Three months of brutal nerve pain. Orthopedic clinics told me, despite my pain, that surgery wasn't indicated, and sent me home in agony. I had completely lost faith in doctors until I found the Spine Center in Haar. I got an appointment immediately, and the entire team, including one doctor, took excellent care of me and explained everything in detail. After surgery, I am now pain-free again, and I thank Dr. Toplak from the bottom of my heart. His many years of experience in the field of spinal stenosis gave me hope again. At the Munich-East Spine Center (Haar), you are treated like a person, not like a number, as I experienced in hospitals.

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They know what they're doing. Very competent doctors.

Thorsten Völker

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Last week, I had surgery at the Arabella Hospital in Munich performed by Dr. Toplak. I underwent spinal stenosis surgery because I had been experiencing pain and loss of control in my left leg for three years. I was very impressed with Dr. Toplak from the start. He does highly professional work and is a very personable doctor. My surgery went perfectly. Thank you so much! I would recommend his practice to anyone needing medical help. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Thank you again for your help, Dr. Toplak.

Erika Wohlgemuth

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Dr. Bucher really takes his time. He knows what he's doing. He's given my excruciating pain a name. Now I'll have two surgeries. But they're planned. And pain relief until then is guaranteed. Thanks to the friendly team. I feel really well cared for.

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I had surgery with Dr. Toplak in September. It's perfect! Thank you, Doctor, you gave me my life back! My pain went from 8 to 1! Unrestricted mobility and quality of life are back! Thank you! My next surgery will only be with you.

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Top team, everything very relaxed

Marko Schneider

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I had severe back pain for a long time, and no one really knew what to do. At the university hospital, they even told me that spinal fusion was my only option. That really scared me. Dr. Toplak finally took a closer look. He suggested PRP, my own blood injected into the intervertebral disc. Even after the first injection, I noticed an improvement—not much, but still. After the second, it got even better, and after the third, the pain was completely gone. I could hardly believe it. I'm so grateful that I didn't have the fusion. Thank you to Dr. Toplak for giving me another option.

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All three doctors are excellent. The receptionists are friendly and helpful. A fantastic practice through and through!

Petra Mosberger

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Ten weeks ago. I'm so glad I found Dr. Toplak. He gave me my life back. Did I really have to drive 160 km for a different diagnosis? Otherwise, I would have had spinal fusion surgery long ago – but Dr. Toplak had a different idea. That was my lucky break! 👍👌🧑‍🔬

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The spinal center isn't exactly close to me, but I haven't regretted for a single moment having been treated there. The entire team is exceptionally friendly and accommodating! Dr. Ismail takes his time, answers all my questions, provides comprehensive information and advice regarding available treatment options, and makes me feel like I'm in the best hands. It's therefore easy to trust them... which is anything but a given these days! Thank you so much!

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I came to Dr. Toplak in March. Before that, I had seen an orthopedist who didn't want to conduct a proper diagnosis, so the real problem wasn't uncovered. He is a down-to-earth and straightforward doctor. I was very satisfied with the treatment and the subsequent surgery. There were practically no waiting times at the practice. The practice team is very friendly and accommodating and handles administrative matters promptly. I would like to thank everyone for their help and support. 👍👍👍

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I would like to thank Dr. Toplak from the bottom of my heart. After 1.5 years of severe pain and many incorrect diagnoses from different doctors, he finally helped me. I had a very complicated spinal surgery, but thanks to his great expertise, empathy, and calm demeanor, I felt I was in the best hands from the very beginning. The surgery went perfectly, and I am more than satisfied with the result. Dr. Toplak gave me my life back. I can wholeheartedly recommend him—a doctor with heart, patience, and vast knowledge. Thank you so much for everything, Dr. Toplak!

Selçuk Gürlek

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This was the third orthopedic specialist I visited because of my back pain. However, it was the only one who actually took care of me. Thank you so much!

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From initial contact to surgery - TOP team! Dr. Toplak performed excellent surgery on my cervical spine.