CT is a computerized x-ray system, which creates cross sectional images (slices) of the interior of the body. It has many uses including assessment of the brain, spine, chest, and abdominal organs.
MRI creates cross sectional images (slices) of the interior of the body using a magnetic field and a radio frequency field without the use of x-rays. MRI has broad applications but is especially useful in the brain, spine, and the bones and muscles of the limbs.
BMD is a specialized X-ray test to assess mineral (calcium) content in bones, and is used primarily in the diagnosis and on-going assessment of osteoporosis.
Nuclear Medicine scans provides information about both structure and function of the body. Nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive isotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
X-Ray is a form of radiation used primarily in medical diagnostic imaging. Its most familiar form is a photograph-like image of the body such as a chest X-ray or image of the bones in the limbs.
Ultrasound uses sound waves (like sonar) to create cross sectional images (slices) of the interior of the body. These sound waves are above the range of human hearing. Ultrasound is commonly used in evaluation of pregnancies but has many other useful applications including imaging of the abdominal organs, blood vessels, and other small soft tissue structures.
Fluoroscopy produces live motion x-ray images. It is commonly used to assess internal organs such as the stomach and bowel and to assist in other specialized x-ray procedures.
