MRI & Sports Injuries

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MRI sports injuries
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• MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is
  a medical imaging technique used in radiology to
  identify anatomical and physiological
  irregularities in the body, such as injury or
  disease. Unlike other forms of medical imaging,
  MRIs do not expose you to harmful radiation.

What Is an MRI?
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• The quickest way to rebound after an injury is to
  understand exactly what is wrong. An MRI can
  provide invaluable information regarding the
  prognosis of an injury or disease.
• The details offered from an MRI dictate which
  treatments are suitable and necessary, and often
  heavily influence the plan of action for
  treatment.

Why Have an MRI?
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• MRIs are most commonly used to detect conditions
  involving
• Brain and spine abnormalities
• Cardiovascular system maladies
• Musculoskeletal abnormalities
• Joint disease
• Herniated disks
• Bone fractures
• Torn ligaments, muscles, and tendons

Types of Ailments That an MRI Can Identify
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• Injuries sustained in various sports (baseball,
  basketball, soccer, and skiing) can be diagnosed
  on MRI
• Shoulder injuries rotator cuff and labral tears
• Knee injuries cruciate ligament and meniscal
  tears
• Ankle and foot injuries ligament tears and
  fractures
• Spine injuries herniated discs and fractures
• Brain injuries concussion and traumatic brain
  injuries
• Football - concussions and traumatic brain
  injuries

Common Sports Injuries Evaluated Using MRI
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• MRI exams are a valuable tool in evaluating many
  different types of sports injuries throughout the
  body. Orthopedic surgeons and other sports
  medicine doctors rely on MRI for diagnosis and
  surgical planning, if necessary.
• Radiologists need to undergo special training to
  accurately interpret radiology exams. However,
  just like any other type of exam (CT, Xray,
  Ultrasound), MRIs can be misread. Additionally,
  the quality of the scan can make a difference in
  how it is interpreted.
• A second look by a specialized radiologist can
  help avoid misdiagnoses and help determine if the
  quality of the exam was satisfactory or if
  additional or repeat scanning is necessary.

What You Need to Know
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• Knowledge - The more informed you are, the better
  your treatment options become.
• Empowerment - You can regain control of your own
  health care and confidentially make decisions
  about your treatment options.
• By obtaining an accurate interpretation of the
  scan, patients can receive the information they
  need to get back to the active lifestyle they
  once knew.

The Importance of a Second Opinion
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• Get feedback directly from the radiologist
  reading your MRI.
• Ask questions and voice concerns at any time.
• Get the answers you need to make truly informed
  decisions regarding your care and treatment
  plans.
• Decrease the occurrence of superfluous medical
  treatments by reducing the opportunities for
  review errors.

Benefits of Getting a Second Opinion from an
Online Radiologist
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• The first step on the path towards recovery from
  a sports injury is a precise and informed
  diagnosis. Not being able to participate in the
  sports and activities you love can be
  debilitating. You deserve to be happy, healthy,
  and pain free, which require you to receive
  comprehensive care.
• Peace of mind comes from knowing that you not
  only have the most thorough body view technology
  at your disposal, but the best review resources
  too.

Dont Hesitate
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• MetisMD is a leading patient focused radiology
  services company. They strive to empower their
  patients by making sure they have a thorough
  understanding of their injuries, so they may make
  informed decisions regarding their treatment and
  care.

For more information, please visit
www.metismd.com or call 1-800-695-8191.
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