A patient is prepared for a MRI

Clear Answers for Pain and Movement Issues.


High-field MRI imaging helps clarify injuries and guide next steps with confidence.

Musculoskeletal MRI uses high-resolution imaging to evaluate joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, helping identify the cause of pain, injury, or limited movement without radiation.

  • Detailed Soft Tissue and Joint Imaging
  • Supports Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

A musculoskeletal MRI may be helpful for people who:

Have persistent joint or muscle pain
Have a sports-related or overuse injury
Have suspected ligament, tendon, or cartilage injury
Are experiencing pain after trauma or surgery
Need detailed imaging when X-ray findings are inconclusive

Your provider can help determine whether musculoskeletal MRI is appropriate based on your symptoms, exam findings, and overall care plan.

What to Expect

  • We help position the joint comfortably, even if movement is limited
  • Most exams take 30–60 minutes
  • You can return to normal activities right after
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A Great Image is Only Part of the Story


Every scan at Imaging Associates is interpreted by fellowship-trained radiologists from Alaska Radiology Associates, ensuring expertise and insight with every image.
2-Hour Average Turnaround
Fellowship-Trained Radiologists
Redundant Subspecialty Coverage
Radiologists Based in Alaska

Insurance


We accept all major insurance plans and offer a 40% self-pay discount when opting to not submit to insurance and when payment is made in full at the time of service.
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In-Network Preferred Providers


Aetna
Alaska Breast and Cervical Program (formerly known as Ladies First)
Anchorage Project Access
Blue Cross Federal Employee Program
Beechstreet
Blue Cross Blue Shield / Premera
Cigna
EBMS
First Choice Health
GEHA
Meritain
Medicaid
Medicare
Moda
Multiplan
Providence Health Plans
Tricare
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
United Healthcare
VA
Workers Compensation