DIAGNOSTICS
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. An MRI scanner is a large tube that contains powerful magnets. You lie inside the tube during the scan.
An MRI scan can be used to examine almost any part of the body, including the brain and spinal cord, bones and joints, heart and blood vessels as well as the internal organs, such as the liver, womb and prostate gland.
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The results of an MRI scan can be used to help diagnose conditions, plan treatments and assess how effective previous treatment has been.
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X-RAY
An X-ray is a quick and painless procedure commonly used to produce images of the internal structures of the body using exposure to a controlled source of electro-magnetic radiation. It's a very effective way of looking at the bones and can be used to help detect a range of conditions.
DXA
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A DEXA scan is a special type of x-ray that measures bone mineral density. It stands for “dual energy x-ray absorptiometry” and can also be called a bone density/DXA scan.
As well as being quick and painless, a DEXA scan is more effective than normal X-rays in identifying low bone mineral density.
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USS
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An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a detailed image of part of the inside of the body. Ultrasound imaging of the musculoskeletal system provides pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissue throughout the body, helping to make an accurate clinical diagnosis.
