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Chapter-017 Imaging Studies

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthy's Decision Making in Pain Management: An Algorithmic Approach

Author
1. L Huynh
ISBN
9789386261458
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14128_18
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
Chapter keywords
Imaging study, X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, computed tomography, CT, bone scan, ultrasound

Abstract

This chapter basically talks about the imaging studies, which includes X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), bone scan, and ultrasound (US). The purpose of imaging studies should be to provide accurate anatomic information that can be correlated to a patient’s symptoms. X-rays have the advantage of being relatively easy and inexpensive to obtain. X-rays also have the advantage of being able to take multiple views to show specific anatomic structures. MRI uses interaction between magnetic forces and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. CT scans use multiple X-rays to produce cross-sectional layers to provide detailed views of the body. Bone scan is a nuclear imaging test that can detect abnormalities in bone turnover. Bone scans are useful in detecting occult fractures, inflammatory processes such as osteomyelitis and metastatic disease. US imaging is based on the interaction of high frequency sound waves with tissues it encounters. The US transducer emits sound waves that are then reflected back to the transducer to produce an image.

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