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MRI Procedure

When is MRI used?

MRI scan has become the gold standard in imaging the extremities, especially the joints. Some radiology departments use CT scan as the preferred screening test for imaging the brain, but most radiolgists consider MRI scan to be the best choice for imaging the upper spine and lower back. CT and MRI are equally useful for the neck. For chest and abdomen, CT scan may be more effective, however, new applications for MRI are constantly being developed.


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