Monthly Rad Tech Newsletter - Christmas Edition

Monthly Rad Tech Newsletter – Christmas Edition

The monthly Radiologic Technologist Newsletter is out and lists the Top 5 Best Rad Techs gifts as proven by the total number of clicks in our posts over the year. You can view the Newsletter here. You an also sign up if interested here. I tend to announce contests and other fun stuff in my …

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What Does Not Facet DJD Mean on Radiology Report?

What Does Not Facet DJD Mean on Radiology Report?

Non-Facet Degenerate Joint Disease or DJD First, let’s explain that the spine consists of a column of moveable bones called the vertebrae. The vertebrae connect to one another by means of articulation. Each vertebrae works as a three-joint system with a large pliable disc in the anterior portion of the bone. There are two facet …

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MRI and the Claustrophobic Patient - How to Cope

MRI and the Claustrophobic Patient – How to Cope

As a Director of Imaging, I have seen my share of canceled MRI exams due to patients’ inability to complete an MRI study. There are many reasons why an MRI exam may not be completed. Claustrophobia inside the MRI magnet Claustrophobia is the inability to remain in a perceived tight space which leads to varying …

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