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Diagnostic Xray / Radiology
| Arthrography Bone Densitometry Bone X-Rays Chest X-Rays Intravenous Pyelogram/IVP |
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Diagnostic x-rays or radiography is the oldest and most frequently utilized form of medical imaging. Diagnostic x-rays are created by passing small controlled amounts of radiation through the body to capture shadows and reflections that are transmitted to film. Radiography is a simple, painless procedure that allows radiologists to analyze and diagnose bony and soft tissue.
Fluoroscopy is an enhanced x-ray that produces images on a monitor for diagnosis of abnormalities of the digestive tract, kidneys and gallbladder. Fluoroscopy is typically used for Upper and Lower GI studies.
Arthrography:
An arthrogram is the radiographic examination of a joint that has been injected with contrast material to depict soft tissue and joint structures in order to diagnose ligament damage or meniscus, rotator cuff or cartilage tears in the shoulder, wrist, hip, knee or ankle. Typically patients with persistent, unexplained joint pain or discomfort undergo arthrograms to identify problems with a joint's function or possibly indicate a need for joint replacement.
Bone Densitometry:
Osteoporosis is a disabling disease that causes bones to become brittle, particularly among elderly women. Bones weakened by mineral loss are prone to fractures particularly in the spine and hips. Symptoms include curvature of the spine, back pain and loss of height. Low bone density is most commonly measured by Dual X-ray Absorptometry or DEXA scan which detects bone mineral density or bone mass. The scan uses very low does radiation along with highly sophisticated computerized analysis to provide reference information. The test is simple and painless and is completed in ten minutes.
Bone X-rays:
X-ray imaging is the quickest and easiest imaging exam to view and assess broken bones, bone disease or infections, injured backbones or cracked skulls. X-rays are used by orthopedic surgeons for spinal repair, joint replacement and fracture reductions. X-ray images are also used to diagnose degenerative diseases such as arthritis and are used to monitor the progression of degenerative diseases.
Nearly half of all x-ray procedures performed in hospitals are chest x-rays which are used to evaluate the lungs, heart and surrounding anatomy. Pneumonia, heart failure, pleurisy and lung cancer are typically diagnosed by chest x-rays. Chest x-rays are typically taken with the patient standing or lying on a table with a photographic plate placed against the chest.
Intravenous Pyelogram or IVP:
An IVP is a radiographic examination of the kidneys, ureters and bladder in which contrast material is injected into the patient's system in order to record images to examine the functions of the kidney and urinary tract. IVPs are used to study disorders such as frequent urination, blood in the urine, pain in the side or lower back, detection of kidney stones, enlarge prostate, internal injuries from trauma, tumors in the kidney, ureters or bladder and other related abnormalities.
