You may be asked to remove any metal objects, such as jewelry, before the scan. You’ll also need to wear a hospital gown or comfortable clothing without zippers or metallic components.

Yes, MRI without contrast is completely safe for most people. Unlike contrast-enhanced MRI, it doesn't involve any injections or risk of contrast-related side effects.

MRI without contrast is often sufficient to diagnose conditions like degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and fractures. It avoids the need for contrast agents, which can cause allergic reactions in some patients.

It can detect issues such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, herniated or bulging discs, fractures, spondylolisthesis, infections, and tumors.