Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans – The More The Better?
1 April 2020
Research has found that countries with more access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans have higher number of unnecessary back surgery. MRI may reveal too many abnormalities that may mislead the doctor in coming up with the correct diagnosis of the problem. As such, the doctor may end up carrying out unnecessary surgery that may not benefit the patient. Click the following link to find out more.
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