APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When treating Arthritis, the doctor will not ____
A
request special scans
B
Give medication
C
suggest surgery
D
prescribe physical therapy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -No blood test can definitively prove or rule out a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, but several tests can show indications of the condition. Some of the main blood tests used include: erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) – which can help assess levels of inflammation in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -For people with arthritis, CT is typically used for examining joints that are deep in the body and difficult to assess with conventional x-ray, especially in the spine or pelvis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many people may wonder is arthritis a disability. Yes. Arthritis can prompt incapacity, as can numerous other mental and physical medical conditions. If your arthritis confines your daily movements, or activities you may qualify for disability benefits.

Detailed explanation-4: -X-ray (radiography) Computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT) scan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Bone Scan. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) Discogram. Video Fluoroscopy. Arthrography.

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