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. 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 Get full access to Dr. Tyna Show Podcast & Censorship-Free Blog at drtyna.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.