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Question: Hi, my name's XXXXXXX
I have a suspected Eagle syndrome or TMJ disorder. My jaw surgeon says that CT scan is necessary for the diagnosis and to guide surgery. I want to avoid unnecessary radiation and would much prefer an MRI. Is he telling the truth or is MRI sufficient for both of these possible conditions? Thanks a lot in advance.
Best,
XXXXXXX
I have a suspected Eagle syndrome or TMJ disorder. My jaw surgeon says that CT scan is necessary for the diagnosis and to guide surgery. I want to avoid unnecessary radiation and would much prefer an MRI. Is he telling the truth or is MRI sufficient for both of these possible conditions? Thanks a lot in advance.
Best,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Ct scan is better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Considering the fact that your diagnosis is not very sure , i would recommend that you go ahead with a Ct scan as it will pick up most of the abnormalities of bone and joint and give a clearer picture specially if you have eagles syndrome.
Mri may not be of much help in eagles syndrome , although it is very useful in TMJ disorders.
On the whole , i would recommend that you go ahead with a CT scan.
Take care!
Ct scan is better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Considering the fact that your diagnosis is not very sure , i would recommend that you go ahead with a Ct scan as it will pick up most of the abnormalities of bone and joint and give a clearer picture specially if you have eagles syndrome.
Mri may not be of much help in eagles syndrome , although it is very useful in TMJ disorders.
On the whole , i would recommend that you go ahead with a CT scan.
Take care!
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