Overview/Diagnostic Imaging

Question 1

Denser materials such a bone or metal show brighter versus air, fat and less dense materials would be shades of gray.

Answer 1

X-ray

Question 2

X-rays detect

Answer 2

• Bone fracture
• Articular cartilage damage
• Identify joint space change
• Articular derangement

Question 3

A method where a treatment or evaluation is performed and guided by X-ray imaging.

Answer 3

Fluoroscopy

Question 4

Multiple X-ray scans performed to view organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels providing greater detail than traditional X-ray. The X-ray slices are taken in succession showing progression through the body. The degree of radiation exposure is higher than a regular X-ray.

Answer 4

CT-Scan

Question 5

CT-Scan best for

Answer 5

visualizing organs (esp. chest, lungs) for trauma, cancer etc.

Question 6

Similar to a CT Scan, multiple slices are produced showing progression through the body. The difference, instead of X-ray, magnetic and radiowaves are applied to obtain images.

Answer 6

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Question 7

MRI best for

Answer 7

showing tendon, ligaments and spinal cord vs CT-Scan

Question 8

Which test is taken in 3 planes? (sagittal, axial, frontal)

Answer 8

MRI

Question 9

Allows for realtime viewing of tissue/structures by applying high frequency ultrasound waves to generate images.

Answer 9

Ultrasound or Sonography