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Possible do a diagnosis and surgery plan for femoral acetabular impingement (fai) hip without a ct scan? i concerned about radiation buildup over time

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

MRI: Let your doctor know your concerns. MRI could be possible option.

Answered 2/7/2015

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Dr. Brian Sabb answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

It is possible. However, CT can show the bone anatomy better than MR. CT can help plan the resection better than MRI. If your doc is a hip expert and wants the CT for planning then I recommend getting it done, the benefit outweighs the radiation risk.

Answered 7/29/2022

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