Imaging Injuries, or Why You Can't Unsee an MRI

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Paul and Howard talk about sports injury imaging, from x-rays and MRI, to ultrasound.

Topics:

• What are the main tools for imaging injuries?
• When are these tools most useful? When are they not?
• Why Paul thinks he should be on a frequent imaging program
• The future of imaging, from machine learning, to handhelds, to potentially doing it less routinely

Readings:

• You cannot unsee your MRI report
• Should We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?
• Video: How dangerous are magnetic things near an MRI?

Bios:

Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.

Music & Disclaimers:

• Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod
  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm
  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod
  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan
  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.

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