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No, an MRI is used to image soft tissues such as ligament and muscles. These do not show up on an X-ray which looks at hard tissues such as bone.
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Is a MRI a treatment?
No. It is not a treatment it is a scan. An MRI is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI are used for imaging tissues.
What is the process of using radio waves and magnetism to produce images of tissues in the human body?
This process is called magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI.
Why is MRI used so often to diagnose sports related injuries?
MRI or magnetic resonance imaging shows muscle and other tissues that a plain film X ray doesn't show.
Where are MRI's particularly useful?
MRI is particularly useful for imaging the brain and spine, as well as the soft tissues of joints and the interior structure of bones.
Used to image soft tissue structures such as interior of complex joints?
If you are asking what is used for imaging of soft tissues in joints; an MRI (MRT, KST, ...) At this point, MRI (preferably 3T MRI) is the best. Ultrasounds can also be used (for example for rotator cuff evaluation), or sometimes an arthro-CT (normal CT is not that good). A diagnostic arthroscopy is a possiblity, but I suppose that no longer falls under "imaging". Plain x-rays will not show soft tissues (well, they will, but very vague).
What are used in magnetic resonance imaging to map body tissues?
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging system (MRI) uses protons to map body tissues. This differs from X-Rays, which uses a form of radiation and CAT scans, which combines the use of X-ray and computer animation.
What kind of waves are used in magnetic resonance imaging to map body tissues?
To map body tissues, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses a combination of techniques: a powerful magnetic field, and radio waves. Radio waves are utilized for mapping because they will not damage the body tissue.
Which diagnostic method uses magnetism to find injuries to muscles and other soft tissues?
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). This imaging technique applies very high magnetic field in pulses to tissues. The magnetic field is measured in tesla. The present MRI scanners used are 1.5 to 3 teslas.The tissues align and revert back when the field is removed and the energy is released which is captured in and processed by computer in image format. This investigation does not have radiation hazard and is the investigation of choice to study soft tissues especially spinal cord and brain.
What is the use of radio waves in medicine to produce pictures of tissues in the human body called?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI
What does MRI stand for?
MRI stands for "magnetic resonance imaging." An MRI is used in the medical field and provides a strong contrast of soft tissues that most medical equipment like a CT or X-ray cannot provide. A strong and expensive magnet is used to scan the body's healthy and diseased tissue. These machines may cost in the millions and will have varied strengths depending on the medical need for the scan. MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is a device used to visualize internal structures of the body in detail. It is especially useful in measuring the brain, muscles, the heart and cancers. This is due to the fact that it provides good contrast between soft tissues.
What medical imaging technique is used for Multiple Sclerosis?
MRI
What imaging modality is used to diagnose tendonitis?
MRI and ultrasound
