What it is
An independent review of images already acquired, with a written report describing the imaging findings in clear language.
Patients
Specialist Musculoskeletal Imaging Review
An independent second opinion for MRI, CT and other imaging studies, with the images reviewed by a radiologist dedicated to the musculoskeletal system.
Musculoskeletal & Sports Radiology
How the review works
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Study already performed
The second opinion starts from images already acquired. There is no need to repeat the study.
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Essential clinical information
Symptoms, time course, history and the question behind the request guide the reading.
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Specialist image review
Images are reviewed series by series by a radiologist dedicated to the musculoskeletal system.
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Written opinion
You receive a structured description of the imaging findings, written in plain language.
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Discussion with your physician
The written opinion supports the conversation and the decision led by the physician following your case.
What distinguishes this review
- The images are reviewed directly by Gervásio Mikami, MD.
- Practice dedicated to musculoskeletal imaging, including experience in professional sports radiology.
- The analysis is guided by the clinical question and the clinical context provided with the request.
- Comparison with prior studies when these are technically available.
- A structured opinion on the imaging findings.
- The opinion supports, but does not replace, the assessment of the treating physician.
When it may help
When a report raises questions, before a relevant treatment decision, or when the study will be discussed with more than one professional.
What you receive
A structured description of the imaging findings, to be taken to and discussed with your treating physician.
Request a second opinion
Clinical information should be sent only through the second opinion request form. Do not send imaging studies, reports or clinical data through the general contact form.
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Scope and limits
- Imaging review does not replace in-person clinical assessment when that is indicated.
- No diagnosis, outcome or treatment result is promised.
- Treatment decisions remain with the treating physician following the case.
- Images or DICOM files are uploaded only in the private case area, which is enabled after payment confirmation. Otherwise images are accessed through the portal of the facility where the study was performed.
- Clinical information should be sent only through the second opinion request form. Do not send health data through the general contact form.
Images or DICOM files are uploaded only in the private case area, after payment confirmation; otherwise the study is accessed through the portal of the facility where it was performed. Do not send imaging studies, reports or clinical data through the general contact form.