Some patients may think that the structure captured by MRI is more clear and detailed, and will take MRI beforehand and then go to the clinic. However, this is not the case. Each test has its own 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 determined, 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.