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Old 01-26-2019, 01:33 AM #1
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Even if some damage did show up on any test... what would be gained?
If you need some proof of injury for a lawsuit or claim, that might be one reason to seek this testing.. But an atty should be handling that part of things, cost could be added to the claim/suit..

Otherwise, How would this test make for better healing or better treatment plans?
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Hi pcs_man

Welcome to NeuroTalk .

This fairly technical article is the most recent that I can find about Diffusion Tensor Imaging in the context of PCS Diffusion Tensor Imaging Findings in Post-Concussion Syndrome Patients after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review .

Echoing what Jo*mar wrote, there does not seem to be any evidence that it leads to improved treatment options.

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Even if some damage did show up on any test... what would be gained?
If you need some proof of injury for a lawsuit or claim, that might be one reason to seek this testing.. But an atty should be handling that part of things, cost could be added to the claim/suit..

Otherwise, How would this test make for better healing or better treatment plans?
Yes, I am interested because it looks like a cost effective way to objectively show the injury in court. I don't anticipate any treatment value.
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The place I called quoted me $6k, but the test from this facility is very detailed as it will tell you the the fractional anisotropy of each white matter tract and whether it is below/above normal or normal. If you are involved in a lawsuit, this would probably be THE test to get.

DTI (Quantitative): An advanced MRI procedure for evaluation of Concussions | Doctors Imaging | MRI, Ultrasound, CT Scan, X-Ray, PET-CT in Metairie

DTI for Traumatic Brain Injury - YouTube

Is there any benefit to getting the test done? Not in terms of treatment as far as I know.
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