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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.
How much does a bone scan cost?
I got a full body bone scan and it costed around 4,000, give or take.
How to interpret a CT SCAN?
Please ask your doctor. It may not take 4 years of med school to learn to interpret shadows, but it does take at least 3 years of residency to do it.
Is it better to get an mri or ct scan of your elbow?
It depends on what the problem with the elbow is. If it is a bone related injury then the CT scan will show more detail but if the problem is with the muscles or ligaments, then the MRI Scan will be more useful.
What is lll mass on ct scan results?
left lower lobe mass
How long does it take to get bone scan results?
It should usually take about 24 hours.
How long does it take to get bone scan results back?
It should usually take about 24 hours.
Can you have a pet scan and bone scan on same day?
Yes, but bone scan has to be completed first.
Does a bone scan show inflammation of the muscles?
No, a bone scan shows bone metabolism.
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.
How do you determine the heath of a bone?
A bone scan can show if a bone is healthy or if it is losing strength and density by becoming porous.
What does it mean if bone scan results were a pattern of degenerative type changes clinical correlation suggested?
It means the doctor needs to compare the findings on the scan to the findings from his history and physical examination of the patient, to see if they are the same.
What are the reasons for a bone scan?
If you are getting a bone scan there could be a few reasons. they could be looking for osteoarthritis, arthritis, fracture, bone cancer , or metastatic cancer.
What characteristics does an abnormal gastric emptying scan have?
GES scan studies that show emptying of the stomach in a longer than accepted period is abnormal. Severity of test results and symptoms do not always match; therefore, the physician must carefully interpret these findings. Diabetic.
How much does a bone scan cost?
I got a full body bone scan and it costed around 4,000, give or take.
CAT scan after bone removal can not be seen by a surgeon or radioligist. Is this possible?
CAT scan after bone removal can not be seen by a surgeon or radioligist. Is this possible?
What does a DEXA scan measure?
Bone density
