As with any professional medical provider, our chiropractic physicians use a range of diagnostic tools to obtain a clear understanding of an injury before outlining the most effective medical action plan for each patient. Two of the most common tools we use are x-rays and MRIs. There are many differences between how these tests are run and the results they provide.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN X-RAY AND AN MRI?
XRAY
MRI
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XRAY
X-rays may show only bones and spaces: Acute fractures, dislocations, arthritis, alignment, etc.
X-rays use radiation, which travels through the body, to create the image on film.
X-rayscannot show disc injuries or torn ligaments, tendons and muscles.
X-rayscannot show traumatic brain injuries or damaged nerve tissue.
MRI
MRIscan show bones and spaces: Fractures, dislocations, arthritis, alignment, tumor, etc.
MRIscan show show disc injuries: Bulges, herniations, extrusions, sequestration and annual tearing.
MRIscan show muscle tissue, and possible tendon and ligament injuries.
MRIscan show nerves, brain tissue, edema, spinal cord injuries or swelling, vascular injury and contusions.
MRIs use magnetic fields, not radiation, to create the images.
Ask your chiropractor at The Neck and Back Clinics if a 1.5T GE® MRI can help provide a more accurate diagnosis and appropriate medical action plan.
New patients, please use this form to request a new appointment. If you are an existing patient, please call 702.644.3333 (Nevada) or 602.368.1333 (Arizona) to schedule an appointment.
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