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MRI for joint and spine problems: preparation and useful questions
MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images.
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Understand questions to ask about X-rays, MRI and orthopaedic assessment. Bring existing scans and reports, and ask how a proposed test could inform your care.
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Orthopaedic X-rays: why views and previous films matter
X-rays create images using a small amount of radiation and are often used to assess bones and joints.
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CT scans in orthopaedics: understanding the reason for the test
CT uses X-rays and computer processing to make detailed cross-sectional images.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound: what to ask before your scan
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images and does not use X-ray radiation.
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Nerve conduction studies and EMG: why they may be requested
Nerve conduction studies and electromyography, or EMG, assess how nerves and muscles function.
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