EP. 92: Orthopedic Medicine is a Scam PT. 4 | Xrays, MRIs & Imaging Studies
On this episode, I am going to be completing my series on why I think “Orthopedics is a Scam.” If you have not listened to Parts 1-3, I highly recommend going back and listening to them first (linked below in Further Listening.) Part 4 Is the quick and dirty on imaging and what you should know before you get your next scan.
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On This Episode We Cover:
1:34 - Why most doctors use imaging + CTA Medicine
2:33 - How to get a great orthopedic diagnosis and who to go to
3:12 - How telling is an X-ray?
5:02 - Are X-rays safe today?
9:45 - What imaging shows soft tissue?
10:57 - MRI’s + Stage 1 cancers
14:01 - Contrast dye for imaging + is it safe?
15:20 - When I think you SHOULD get an MRI
16:00 - CT Scans and massive doses of radiation
18:15 - Cortisone shots + my warning
19:26 - My candid opinion on the business of radiology and surgery
21:00 - What to expect if you are an active male in your 30’s or 40’s
23:06 - Ultrasound and why I love to use it
26:09 - PET Scan
27:02 - When to get a second opinion + what questions to ask
30:54 - Pain and imaging DO NOT correlate
Further Listening:
Orthopedics is a Scam PT. 1
Orthopedics is a Scam PT. 2 | Regenerative Medicine
Orthopedics is a Scam PT. 3 | Osteoarthritis is Diabetes of the Joint
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