X-rays

To give you the best treatment, your doctor must correctly diagnose your injury or illness. X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and other diagnostic imaging techniques help narrow the causes of your problem, and ensure that your diagnosis is accurate. These tools let your doctor "see" inside without cutting you and get a "picture" of your bones, organs, muscles, tendons, nerves and cartilage, plus any abnormalities.

X-rays (radiographs) are the most common and widely available diagnostic imaging technique. Even if you also need more sophisticated tests, you will probably get an X-ray first.

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