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Old 12-14-2010, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mudder View Post
I was told that open MRI machines do not read as accurately as closed, but I have no personal experience as I have always had closed.
Many years ago I had a shoulder injury and requested an open MRI. My doctor said they are not as good. I asked if they are good enough and he said "it's your shoulder".. I got the standard MRI. Glad to hear the open has improved that much.
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