X-ray machine
X-ray is the most common equipment in the medical imaging centre. X-rays were discovered
in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (1845-1923) who was a Professor at Wuerzburg
University in Germany. ... Roentgen also discovered that the ray could pass
through the tissue of humans, but not bones and metal objects. X-ray uses a
small amount of radiation that passes through the body to quickly capture a
single image of your anatomy to assess injury (fractures or dislocations) or
disease (bone degeneration, infections or tumors). Dense objects, such as bone,
block the radiation and appear white on the X-ray picture. Radiologists review
the pictures and create a report with their findings to aid in diagnosis.
It’s best for knowing what happened in an
injury. It’s also very low cost and usually the first step in any type of
medication.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MRI, as with all medical imaging
techniques, is a relatively new technology with its foundations beginning
during the year of 1946. Felix Bloch and Edward Purcell independently
discovered the magnetic resonance phenomena during this year, and were later
awarded the Nobel Prize in 1952.MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, combines a
powerful magnet with radio waves (instead of x-rays) and a computer to
manipulate these magnetic elements and create highly detailed images of
structures in the body. Images are viewed as cross sections or “slices” of the
body part being scanned. There is no radiation involved as with x-rays. MRI
scans are frequently used to diagnose bone and joint problems.
It’s used for imaging organs and other
internal structures. It’s the imaging without the added radiation.
CT Scan
Computed Tomography (CT) imaging is also
known as "CAT scanning" was invented by British engineer Godfrey
Hounsfield of EMI Laboratories, England and by South Africa-born physicist
Allan Cormack of Tufts University, Massachusetts. It is a rapid, 5-20 minute
painless exam that combines the power of X-rays with computers to produce 360
degree, cross-sectional views of your body. CT is able to image bone, soft
tissue and blood vessels all at the same time. It provides the radiologist with
details of bony structures or injuries, diagnosing lung and chest problems, and
detecting cancers.CT scans show the bones of the spine much better than MRI, so
they are more useful in diagnosing conditions affecting the vertebrae and other
bones of the spine.
CT Scan is often used for detecting cancer,
evaluating lung issues, and other important and pressing medical matters.
Which one should you use for your
consultation? It will all be based on your doctor. What you can do is to find a
medical imaging centre that’s complete with the equipment above. Having an
x-ray machine, MRI, and CT Scan at your imaging centre can help you relax. This
means that you will know right away the causes of your discomfort and what you
and your doctor should do about it. These modern medical guardians can help you
figure out your ailment and risk getting more disease out of it. Choose a
medical imaging centre that has a complete set of equipment and won’t leave you
and your family hanging.
