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In what situation would a CT scan be more useful than an X-ray?

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A CT scan is more expensive than an X-ray and is not always available at small or rural hospitals. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed, high-resolution cross-section images of bones and soft structures inside the body.
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