Some patients may think that the structures captured by MRI are a little clearer and more detailed, and will take an MRI beforehand and then go to the clinic. However, this is not the case, and each examination tool has its advantages and limitations.
MRI is more appropriate for looking at soft tissue or exudative lesions.
CT is appropriate for looking at fractures or joint destruction that are suspected on X-ray but cannot be identified, and where three-dimensional reconstruction is required.
X-rays, on the other hand, are the most basic examination, containing a wealth of detail about bone and joint structures, and are more sensitive and irreplaceable for determining dysplasia and structural abnormalities.