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Well, an arthroscopy is an invasive procedure. They actually look into whatever joint you need examined. On the other hand, an MRI is exactly that, an image or picture of the joint in question. So the option is totally yours...minor surgical procedure or...a picture, you pick.
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What is an arthroscope?
Arthroscope is an instrument for the visual inspection of the interior of a joint.
How do you use arthroscope in a sentence?
When she tore her ACL, the doctor used an arthroscope to help him fix it.
What is contrast mri?
An MRI with contrast means that a person who is getting the MRI will be given a dye or other medication which will show better what part the doctor is interested in.
What sports can be played after arthroscope?
ping pong
What is the instrument used to view the meniscus?
arthroscope
Do you need an iv for a mri?
No. Some doctors will order MRI with contrast to facilitate better imaging of some body structures. It is not absolutely necessary to have an IV for an MRI but if your doctor believes it is beneficial to have a the MRI with contrast then it best to consent and have the IV.
Why is a MRI scan better then a ultra sound?
CT scanning uses radiation while MRI does not
What is the medical term meaning examination and treatment through an arthroscope?
arthroscopy
Why is an MRI better than a mammogram?
it produces better images of soft tissues - apex
Is a cat scan or an mri more accurate at detecting brain aneurysms?
A CT Scan can image an aneurysm without a contrast injection even though it does better with a contrast agent. An MRI will require an contrast agent or an MRI/MRA.
Is a bone scan better than an MRI scan?
A bone scan, or x-ray is simply a different type of scan than an MRI. No kind of scan is better than another, it simply depends what the scan is trying to ascertain.
Are there any good jobs for an MRI technician?
Currently in the profession world, being an MRI technician is not a good job to make more money. If you are a doctor though, who is also able to perform an MRI on patients, however, would be a better choice.
