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 the field of Orthopedics is largely 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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