Become more familiar with imaging options to gain a better understanding of what to order when, before referring to an orthopedic surgeon for total and partial joint replacements and surgical sports medicine. Learn what the appropriate imaging is related to preliminary diagnoses. In order to protect patients and healthcare resources, also review when there may be overuse in diagnostic testing, where the test may be redundant or inappropriate, and may also generate falsepositive results, which prompt further needless investigation or cause adverse effects.

Kareem Sobky, MD; Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgery, HealthONE/HCA; Denver CO