Types of imaging
use of ultrasound waves to view internal body structures
What is sonography
Used specifically to view joints
What is arthrogram
detects abnormalities of the heart
What is echocardiogram
This test detect growth of a fetus
What is an ultrasound
uses radiant energy forms, ultrasound, and magnetic waves to study, diagnose and treat disease and injury
What is Radiology
used for lower GI series or colon testing
xray of breast tissue
What is a mammogram
This study would be used to evaluate a fracture
What is X-Ray
form of electromagnetic radiation that travels in waves at the speed of light and can penetrate matter and produce a visible image on a film
What is X-Ray
used to evaluate upper GI series
What is Barium Swallow
Radiographic examination of a joint
What is arthrogram
this test often uses a tilt table
What is Fluoroscopy
radiograph of the vessels usually with contrast
What is Angiography
Used specifically to view shoulder tendons
What is Gadolinium
used to evaluate the spinal cord
What is myelogram
this study would be used if evaluating a meniscal tear
What is MRI
Radiograph of the gallbladder using oral contrast
What is Cholecystography
Used to perform cholecystogram/gall bladder series
What is Pyelogram
invasive examination of the blood vessels
What is angiography
What is CT Scan