If you’ve suffered an injury,then more than likely you have had some form of imaging study done. Imaging of the human body has become very influential in patient care by helping with diagnosing fractures, torn ligaments, and abnormal masses in the human body, but knowing the type of imaging that you will need does help have better dialogue with your doctor.
CT Scans, MRI Scans, and X Rays are all diagnostic imaging tools that take internal images of your body and help doctors diagnose you the patient.
X-Rays are best for diagnosing:
- Broken Bones
- Dislocated Body party
- Misalignments
- Joint Changes
- Dental Check-Ups (Teeth)
X Rays are a guide to check for problems within the human body.
CT Scans are best for diagnosing:
- Brain bleeds (Brain and Spinal injuries)
- Heart disease
- Blood clots
- Bowel blockages
- Tumors
Ct Scans is a useful tool for doctors to diagnose patient internal ailments.
MRI’s are best for diagnosing:
- Heart Damage
- Lung Damage
- Eye problems
- Spinal damages
- Brain abnormalities
- Abdominal (Digestive Problems)
MRI’s have been used to diagnose disease and also monitor the progress of patients’ health.
We hope this helps you to take a more active role in talking to your doctor about your healthcare plan when interacting with your provider.
