Advanced Open Wrist MRI in Houston — Walters Road

Understand the examination

About Open Wrist MRI

An open wrist MRI still requires careful positioning of the hand and arm. Tell the team if you cannot hold your wrist comfortably, extend your elbow or tolerate a particular shoulder position. Ask how the wrist will be supported for your study. Explaining these limitations before the visit helps the team plan the examination instead of discovering them after positioning starts.

For details about the examination itself, see our Wrist MRI guide. Compare all open MRI examinations at Walters Road.

Keeping the wrist comfortable and still

Confirm the right or left wrist and whether the order requests the hand, fingers or a joint contrast procedure. These are not interchangeable appointment names. Mention prior fracture surgery or metalwork and bring relevant device information if requested. If the open scanner is your preference because of a previous difficult MRI, explain what part of that experience was uncomfortable.

Scan Preparation

A doctor’s order is required before your scan. Confirm the ordered wrist and ask about a splint or cast. Mention prior fracture fixation and bring requested implant records. Tell scheduling if shoulder pain or elbow stiffness limits how long you can hold your arm in one position.

The wrist order and the position of your whole arm

Although the study focuses on the wrist, comfort may depend on your elbow and shoulder as well. Explain limitations in any of these joints. Check whether the referral names the wrist, hand or fingers, and flag an arthrogram request rather than booking it as a routine wrist scan.

MRI safety and your appointment

Open MRI still requires safety screening. Tell the team about implants, metal, possible pregnancy, kidney conditions and previous contrast reactions. Follow the preparation instructions for your appointment.

During your open MRI

Your wrist is placed in the receiver arrangement for the study. Check that the hand, elbow and shoulder are tolerable before images begin. Avoid adjusting the hand during a sequence; signal the technologist if support needs changing.

Imaging Results & Reports

Your radiologist’s report goes to the ordering clinician, who will explain the findings and next steps. Contact our records team for copies of your images or report.