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Old 06-27-2008, 09:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Why would a doctor order an X-ray of the lumbar/sacchrum (sp?) region after he has the MRI results?
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Old 06-27-2008, 10:01 AM   #2 (permalink)
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X-rays have better resolution for bone. MRI's offer better contrast in soft tissue.
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Old 06-27-2008, 10:15 AM   #4 (permalink)
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X-rays have better resolution for bone. MRI's offer better contrast in soft tissue.
So he's thinking I've got something cracked or broken?
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So he's thinking I've got something cracked or broken?
I suppose so.
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So he's thinking I've got something cracked or broken?
No necessarily. I got an x-ray when I pulled my back. Maybe he wants to look at your discs or something.
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Old 06-27-2008, 10:33 AM   #7 (permalink)
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No necessarily. I got an x-ray when I pulled my back. Maybe he wants to look at your discs or something.
Or your uh *tail bone* Kris
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No necessarily. I got an x-ray when I pulled my back. Maybe he wants to look at your discs or something.
I thought that's what the MRI was for

I just wish they'd figure out what the heck is wrong.
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