Neither computed tomography (CT) nor X-ray is as good at looking at soft tissues (cartilage, nerves, and organs) as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. MRI does not use radiation, but rather radio waves and magnetic fields. The major drawbacks of routine MRI usage are the time and expense of the procedure. It may be uncomfortable for some people because it can produce claustrophobia.
Neither computed tomography (CT) nor X-ray is as good at looking at
soft tissues (cartilage, nerves, and organs) as magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scans. MRI does not use radiation, but rather radio
waves and magnetic fields. The major drawbacks...
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Dr. Grant Cooper answered:Neither computed tomography (CT) nor X-ray is as good at looking at soft tissues (cartilage, nerves, and organs) as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. MRI does not use radiation, but rather radio waves and magnetic fields. The major drawbacks of routine MRI usage are the time and expense of the procedure. It may be uncomfortable for some people because it can produce claustrophobia.
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