Diagnostic
Procedures

An arthrogram is an image or series of images taken of the internal tissues and structures of the body. A contrast medium is injected into the area to be studied, and then one of several standard imaging techniques (X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.) is used to capture images of the contrast medium and surrounding structures.

Bone scans are a collection of imaging techniques used to detect and diagnose abnormalities of the bones. X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans are all used for bone scans, the particular imaging technique determined by the condition being diagnosed.

A computed tomography (CT) scan uses electromagnetic radiation imaging, processed by a computer, to create a series of cross section images of the body, allowing detailed analysis of a three-dimensional image of tissues.

Electromyogram and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS) are diagnostic techniques for assessing the electrical activity of the nerves and muscles. They are used to diagnose diseases that damage muscles and nerves.

Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays and a fluorescent screen to capture moving images of the body’s internal functions.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field to create a series of highly detailed cross section images of the body, allowing fine analysis of a three-dimensional image of tissues and structures.

Ultrasound sonography is an imaging technique that uses sound waves at a frequency above what humans are able to hear. The waves penetrate the body, and the reflections and refractions of those waves reveal the real-time activity of the internal tissues and structures of the body.