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

Dr Holzman agreed

Answered 2/7/2015

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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.

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A member asked:

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Holzman agreed

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