differance between x-ray, MRI and CT scan

[kizza]

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hey guys

so confused whats differance between x-ray, MRI and CT scan

 

[DrBowtie]

In the actual mechanisms or clinically what they are most useful for?

 

[OveractiveBrain]

hey guys

so confused whats differance between x-ray, MRI and CT scan

Xray...low radiation, crappy image, screening tool, very cheap

CT scan... 10,000 xrays built by a computer to render a 3-D object you can trace organs through. Expensive, radiation burden, usually best radiologic test, great for blood, bone, and contrast between organs

MRI... magical new circular device. Ridiculously expensive. Great for soft tissue and joints.

First poster, eh? Are you in high school? Medical School? Terrorist training camp?