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What Does It Mean? Part 2: Imaging Tests

What Does It Mean? Part 2:  Imaging Tests

Most people have probably heard of (and probably had) an x-ray or ultrasound before. These, among others, are diagnostic imaging tests that help us "see" what's going on inside your body. Doctors and other healthcare practitioners throw these terms around all the time, but what's the difference between all these tests? Here's a quick lesson on some common diagnostic procedures and how they relate to the musculoskeletal system.