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Imaging of bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels at the same time
Identifying problems with bone structures
Evaluating lung and chest conditions
Detecting cancer
Imaging patients with metal implants
Imaging of organs, soft tissues, and internal structures
Cartilage loss
Joint inflammation
Nerve compression
Spinal injuries
If a patient is unable to undergo an MRI, a CT scan may be recommended. Because MRI machines contain powerful magnets, individuals with metal implants, pacemakers, or other implanted devices should not have an MRI. CT scans can produce images of both bones and soft tissues; however, they are less effective than MRI at revealing subtle differences between types of tissue.
Fractures
Dislocations
Misalignments
Narrowed joint spaces
An ultrasound examination is a non-invasive imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures inside the body. It works through the reflection and echo of sound waves.
When sound waves encounter a tissue boundary or organ, some of them are reflected back as echoes. A computer processes this information to create real-time images on a monitor.
Ultrasound imaging is particularly useful for visualizing soft tissues, such as organs, muscles, blood vessels, and developing fetuses during pregnancy.
It can help assess organ size, blood flow, abnormalities, and guide medical procedures such as biopsies or needle aspirations.
Because ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionizing radiation, it is considered safe and does not pose the same risks as X-rays or other radiation-based imaging technologies.
Due to its versatility, real-time imaging capability, and non-invasive nature, it is widely used across various medical specialties, including obstetrics, cardiology, radiology, and more.
