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If the x-ray is better in any way, it's not wise to recommend anything else. It's better to ensure that the very treatment is affordable
by jopsen 7y ago
If the x-ray is better in any way, it's not wise to recommend anything else. It's better to ensure that the very treatment is affordable
- namibj 7y agoXrays are not universally good. It's always exposure to ionizing radiation.
- jopsen 7y agoTrue, but I'm not a domain expert, so I can't make that call. But I'm sure someone did the math on this risk. Mistreating a broken finger could also leave you with reduced function in the hand. Needless to say that's also a risk.
- rpmisms 7y agoOr perhaps leaping to the most invasive possible diagnostic isn't ideal.