Bone Scan A bone scan is a nuclear imaging technique of the bone. It can help diagnose a number of bone conditions, including cancer of the bone or metastasis, location of bone inflammation and fractures (that may not be visible in traditional X-ray images), and bone infection (osteomyelitis). It provides functional imaging and allows visualization of bone metabolism or bone ...
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Xrays of the Extremities
Xrays of the Extremities Xrays of the extremities is an image of the hands, wrist, feet, ankle, leg, thigh, forearm humerus or upper arm, hip, shoulder or all of these areas. The term “extremity” often refers to a human limb. X-rays are a form of radiation that passes through the body to form an image on film. Structures that are ...
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Arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. A surgeon inserts a narrow tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera through a small incision — about the size of a buttonhole. The view inside your joint is transmitted to a high-definition video monitor. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to see inside your joint without making a large incision. ...
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Diagnosing Bone Disorders Diagnosing bone disorders by Orthopedic Specialist at Shreya Hospital in shalimar garden. Along with a complete medical history and physical exam, other tests for diagnosing bone disorders include Lab tests, X-ray, CT-Scan, MRI, Bone densitometry etc. Lab tests on blood, urine, and other body fluids X-ray. An X-ray can show injuries, such as fractures, infections, arthritis, and ...
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Fluoroscopy Procedure Fluoroscopy is a type of imaging procedure that uses several pulses of an X-ray beam to take real-time footage of tissues inside your body. Specialists use it to help monitor and diagnose certain conditions and as imaging guidance for certain procedures. It is a medical imaging procedure that uses several pulses (brief bursts) of an X-ray beam to ...
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