Medical Imaging

Team Up With Touchstone: Imaging for Sports Medicine

“Let’s go, TEAM!” If you’re hearing your young cheerleader practice chants all over the house—or if you’re texting your Saturday morning running partner about getting back on the trails

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September 29, 2022 – 5 min read

Snap, Crackle, Pop: What Does Knee Popping Mean?

Hearing a loud pop when you bend your knee or make other movements can be unsettling. But is knee popping something you should be worried about? In most cases,

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July 29, 2022 – 3 min read

Muscle Strain Vs. Tear: Do You Need an MRI?

A muscle strain is a common injury that happens when you overexert a muscle, causing muscle fibers to stretch or tear. A muscle strain versus a tear is a

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July 29, 2022 – 3 min read

How to Ask Your Doctor for Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Chronic pain can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Fortunately, many common imaging studies, such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), provide

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July 29, 2022 – 3 min read

When Does a Doctor Order a Prostate MRI?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, apart from skin cancer. If you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis, a prostate MRI can help your doctor determine the

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June 10, 2022 – 3 min read

Lumbar Spine MRI for Lower Back Pain

Many people experience pain in the lumbar spine or lower back. Often, this pain goes away on its own, but when it doesn’t, it can seriously impact your ability

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June 10, 2022 – 12 min read

When to Get a Cervical Spine MRI for Text Neck

Neck and shoulder pain are common problems that have become more prevalent in recent years, thanks to our increasing reliance on technology. When people use mobile devices, they often

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June 10, 2022 – 3 min read
BONE DENSITY SCAN

What Does a Bone Density Scan Reveal

What Does a Bone Density Scan Reveal? A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, or bone density scan, uses low-dose X-rays to determine your bone mass. These imaging scans measure

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May 19, 2022 – 3 min read
BRAIN MRI SCAN FOR ALZHEIMER'S DIAGNOSIS

Can a Brain MRI Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can a Brain MRI Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease? Understanding Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia that impacts memory and cognitive skills. Symptoms become severe enough

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May 19, 2022 – 3 min read