Do you suffer from pain, and your doctors could not find the cause despite various examinations? This pain is often chronic and can occur in several places simultaneously without responding to medication. Paralysis or a lack of sensation in your hands or feet often accompanies the pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the nerves (also MR neurography) at ARISTRA can precisely localise or exclude causes for your pain.
Symptoms for which MR neurography may be appropriate
Unclear pain - when your doctor cannot find any cause despite various examinations.
Persistent (chronic) pain
Pain in several places at the same time (polyneuropathies)
Sharp pains and sensations in the fingers and hands
Sharp pains and sensations in the legs and feet
Severe pain that does not respond to medication
Paralysis
Experts for peripheral nerves
Dr. med. Kira Lutz
Certified radiology specialist
Expert for Neuroradiology
Dr. med. Kira Lutz has a medical specialization in radiology with a focus on neuroradiology. She has worked and researched at Heidelberg University Hospital and Freiburg University Hospital.
Dr. med. Kira Lutz has a medical specialization in radiology with a focus on neuroradiology. She researched at the Heidelberg University Hospital and in Freiburg.
Prof. Dr. med. Lorenz Jäger is an expert in ENT radiology, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology and oncological radiology and completed his specialist training at the LMU in Munich. He has held two visiting professorships since 2018.
Prof. Dr. med. Lorenz Jäger is an ENT, neuro-, musculoskeletal and oncological radiology expert. He has held two visiting professorships since 2018.
Certified specialist for radiology and neuroradiology
Expert for Neuroradiology
Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Bäumer is a specialist in radiology with an additional specialisation in neuroradiology. He completed his habilitation in neuroradiology at the University of Heidelberg, where he acquired great expertise in the imaging of peripheral nerves over many years.
Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Bäumer is a specialist in radiology with an additional qualification in neuroradiology. He is an expert in the imaging of peripheral nerves.
Prof. Dr. med. Wibke Müller-Forell is Professor Emeritus at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. There she was acting head of the Institute for Neuroradiology. Her clinical focus is on diseases of the orbita, MR diagnostics of the central nervous system, and interventional stroke therapy.
Prof. Wibke Müller-Forell is Professor Emeritus at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where she was acting head of the Institute for Neuroradiology.
Specialist in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology
Dr. med. Andrea Godau completed her training at Freiburg University Hospital. After subsequently working as a senior physician in Sweden, she acquired her specialisation in neuroradiology at the University Hospital Freiburg.
Dr. med. Andrea Godau completed her training at Freiburg University Hospital. She has a specialisation in neuroradiology.
Prof. Shinji Naganawa
Certified radiology specialist
Expert for inner ear imaging
Prof. Shinji Naganawa is a pioneer in inner ear imaging. He has researched the optimization of MR protocols for detecting internal ear pathologies for over 25 years. He is clinically active as Director of the Department of Radiology at Nagoya University Hospital, Japan.
Prof. Shinji Naganawa is a pioneer in inner ear imaging. He has researched the optimisation of MR protocols for internal ear pathologies for over 25 years.
Certified specialist for ear, nose, and throat medicine
Expert for ENT
Dr. med. Yvonne Böckenfeld is a certified specialist in ear, nose, and throat medicine in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Dr. med. Yvonne Böckenfeld is a certified specialist in ear, nose, and throat medicine in Karlsruhe, Germany.
PD Dr. med. Johann-Martin Hempel
Certified radiology specialist
Expert in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology
PD Dr. med. Johann-Martin Hempel is an expert in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology. He practised for many years at the University Hospital of the Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, where he completed his habilitation.
PD Dr. med. Johann-Martin Hempel is an expert in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology. He practised at the University Hospital in Tübingen for many years.
PD Dr. med. Yasemin Tanyildizi is a certified specialist in radiology. She is an expert in neuroradiology and did research and habilitation at the University Medical Centre Mainz for many years. She has also completed numerous stays abroad, including in Australia and Turkey. She is the author of significant international scientific publications.
PD Dr. med. Yasemin Tanyildizi is a certified specialist in radiology and an expert in neuroradiology. She researched at the University Medical Centre Mainz.
Dr. med. Michael Ho is a certified radiology specialist. He has worked clinically and scientifically on peripheral nerve imaging at the University Hospital Heidelberg. Most recently, he worked at University Hospital Zurich, among others, and is an expert in this field. He is the managing director and co-founder of ARISTRA.
Dr. med. Michael Ho is a certified radiology specialist. He is an expert in peripheral nerve imaging and the managing director and co-founder of ARISTRA.
Certified specialist for radiology and neuroradiology
Expert for pediatric neuroradiology
Dr. med. Matthias Wagner is an expert in pediatric neuroradiology. He gained his experience in Switzerland, the USA and Canada. For ARISTRA, he works as a teleradiologist for paediatric and adult neuroradiology.
Dr. med. Matthias Wagner is an expert in pediatric neuroradiology. He gained experience in Switzerland, the USA and Canada.
Dr. med. Annika Kowoll is an expert in neuroradiology. Her medical specializations are in radiology and neurology. In addition to her work in the clinical field as a senior physician at the University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, she has also worked scientifically in stroke research and neuro-oncology.
Dr. med. Annika Kowoll is an expert in neuroradiology. Her medical specializations are in radiology and neurology. She researched the fields of strokes and neuro-onc
Certified specialist for radiology and neuroradiology
Expert for pediatric neuroradiology
Dr. med. Matthias Wagner is an expert in pediatric neuroradiology. He gained his experience in Switzerland, the USA and Canada. For ARISTRA, he works as a teleradiologist for paediatric and adult neuroradiology.
Dr. med. Matthias Wagner is an expert in pediatric neuroradiology. He gained experience in Switzerland, the USA and Canada.
Dr. med. Kira Lutz has a medical specialization in radiology with a focus on neuroradiology. She has worked and researched at Heidelberg University Hospital and Freiburg University Hospital.
Dr. med. Kira Lutz has a medical specialization in radiology with a focus on neuroradiology. She researched at the Heidelberg University Hospital and in Freiburg.
Prof. Dr. med. Lorenz Jäger is an expert in ENT radiology, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology and oncological radiology and completed his specialist training at the LMU in Munich. He has held two visiting professorships since 2018.
Prof. Dr. med. Lorenz Jäger is an ENT, neuro-, musculoskeletal and oncological radiology expert. He has held two visiting professorships since 2018.
Dr. med. Annika Kowoll is an expert in neuroradiology. Her medical specializations are in radiology and neurology. In addition to her work in the clinical field as a senior physician at the University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, she has also worked scientifically in stroke research and neuro-oncology.
Dr. med. Annika Kowoll is an expert in neuroradiology. Her medical specializations are in radiology and neurology. She researched the fields of strokes and neuro-onc
Dr. med. Michael Ho is a certified radiology specialist. He has worked clinically and scientifically on peripheral nerve imaging at the University Hospital Heidelberg. Most recently, he worked at University Hospital Zurich, among others, and is an expert in this field. He is the managing director and co-founder of ARISTRA.
Dr. med. Michael Ho is a certified radiology specialist. He is an expert in peripheral nerve imaging and the managing director and co-founder of ARISTRA.
Expert in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology
PD Dr. med. Johann-Martin Hempel is an expert in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology. He practised for many years at the University Hospital of the Eberhard Karls University in Tübingen, where he completed his habilitation.
PD Dr. med. Johann-Martin Hempel is an expert in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology. He practised at the University Hospital in Tübingen for many years.
Specialist in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology
Dr. med. Andrea Godau completed her training at Freiburg University Hospital. After subsequently working as a senior physician in Sweden, she acquired her specialisation in neuroradiology at the University Hospital Freiburg.
Dr. med. Andrea Godau completed her training at Freiburg University Hospital. She has a specialisation in neuroradiology.
Prof. Shinji Naganawa
Certified radiology specialist
Expert for inner ear imaging
Prof. Shinji Naganawa is a pioneer in inner ear imaging. He has researched the optimization of MR protocols for detecting internal ear pathologies for over 25 years. He is clinically active as Director of the Department of Radiology at Nagoya University Hospital, Japan.
Prof. Shinji Naganawa is a pioneer in inner ear imaging. He has researched the optimisation of MR protocols for internal ear pathologies for over 25 years.
Certified specialist for radiology and neuroradiology
Expert for Neuroradiology
Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Bäumer is a specialist in radiology with an additional specialisation in neuroradiology. He completed his habilitation in neuroradiology at the University of Heidelberg, where he acquired great expertise in the imaging of peripheral nerves over many years.
Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Bäumer is a specialist in radiology with an additional qualification in neuroradiology. He is an expert in the imaging of peripheral nerves.
Prof. Dr. med. Wibke Müller-Forell is Professor Emeritus at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. There she was acting head of the Institute for Neuroradiology. Her clinical focus is on diseases of the orbita, MR diagnostics of the central nervous system, and interventional stroke therapy.
Prof. Wibke Müller-Forell is Professor Emeritus at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where she was acting head of the Institute for Neuroradiology.
PD Dr. med. Yasemin Tanyildizi is a certified specialist in radiology. She is an expert in neuroradiology and did research and habilitation at the University Medical Centre Mainz for many years. She has also completed numerous stays abroad, including in Australia and Turkey. She is the author of significant international scientific publications.
PD Dr. med. Yasemin Tanyildizi is a certified specialist in radiology and an expert in neuroradiology. She researched at the University Medical Centre Mainz.
Certified specialist for ear, nose, and throat medicine
Expert for ENT
Dr. med. Yvonne Böckenfeld is a certified specialist in ear, nose, and throat medicine in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Dr. med. Yvonne Böckenfeld is a certified specialist in ear, nose, and throat medicine in Karlsruhe, Germany.
With MR neurography (also Nerve MRI), our radiologists examine affected regions of the body specifically. For example, the nerves can be visualised starting from the upper spine/neck via the arm-nerve plexus and the arm down to the fingers. In addition, we also examine the neighbouring anatomical structures such as joints, bones and muscles.
Pain can occur in very different ways. For example, it can "pull" or "shoot" from one region to another, such as from the lower back to the toes. However, it can also be limited to individual areas of the body and occur only at rest or only with exertion.
MR neurography is often the best examination method for initiating a suitable therapy to eliminate or alleviate your pain. The nerve MRI can be used to visualise longer sections of nerves precisely. With this scan, our experts can assess a nerve's condition down to the nerve bundle's level. In addition, we can clarify alternative causes for the respective pain.
Our peripheral nerve experts plan the MR examination carefully according to your pain history. Our lab technicians will scan you in the supine position, which usually takes about 45 minutes.
If necessary, we can also carry out targeted pain therapies under direct control in the MR scanner or ultrasound. In addition, ARISTRA offers counselling and second opinions for diseases of the nervous system.
The MRI examinations of the nerves at ARISTRA are continuously developed in cooperation with internationally recognised experts in neurological imaging. This means the images can be taken on-site using the most modern imaging technology and the latest scientific knowledge. Our neuroradiology experts evaluate your images.
MR Neurography » At a glance
The ARISTRA specialists look forward to welcoming you on-site. A pleasant atmosphere, short waiting times and personal medical care during the examination await you in the modern practice rooms.
* Prices depend on the individual case. Furthermore, we must consider your insurance status and whether you are a national or international customer. In most locations in Germany, we can only work with patients who have private insurance or are self-paying.
MR Neurography Images
MRI image of the nerves of the lumbar-cruciate plexus.
The yellow arrows show thickened nerve roots.
MRI image of the nerves of the lumbar-cruciate plexus.
The yellow arrows show thickened nerve roots.
MRI image of the nerves of the brachial plexus.
The yellow arrows show thickened nerve roots.
MRI image of the nerves of the brachial plexus.
The yellow arrows show thickened nerve roots.
MRI scan of the elbow nerves
The white arrow shows the irritated ulnar nerve.
MRI scan of the elbow nerves
The white arrow shows the irritated ulnar nerve.
MRI image of the elbow
The yellow arrow points to the cause of the irritated ulnar nerve, a protruding bone spur.
MRI image of the elbow
The yellow arrow points to the cause of the irritated ulnar nerve, a protruding bone spur.
MRI image of the spinal cord and nerve exits
The yellow arrows point at the healthy nerve exits. The blue arrows indicate the completely (posterior root) or partially (anterior root) torn nerve exits after an accident.
MRI image of the spinal cord and nerve exits
The yellow arrows point at the healthy nerve exits. The blue arrows indicate the completely (posterior root) or partially (anterior root) torn nerve exits after an accident.
MRI image of the spinal cord and nerve exits
The yellow arrows point to the healthy outlets of the segmental nerves.
MRI image of the spinal cord and nerve exits
The yellow arrows point to the healthy outlets of the segmental nerves.
Implementation of MRI-guided periradicular therapy
Implementation of MRI-guided periradicular therapy
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