By Niki | January 19, 2012
Information about Arm X-Ray
The arms are one of the most important limbs in our body’s and play a vital role in the ease with which we are able to accomplish a wide range of tasks. As a result of its importance to the way we lead our lives, it helps to understand the various procedures [...]
By Niki | December 21, 2011
Abdomen X-Ray
An X-ray scan is a medical imaging technique that has been used for a number of years. X-ray scans work by using low grade radiation. Waves are passed through the body of an individual. These waves end up passing through the body to the receiver end of the X-ray machine. Here, a sensitive film [...]
By Niki | December 20, 2011
Leg X-Ray - Comprehensive Information on the Procedure For Broken Leg X-Ray
The bones of the human body are hard and strong giving the body structural rigidity and strength. This rigidity and strength enables the body to perform a number of heavy physical tasks. Bones are made up of hard tissue which is built up using [...]
X-Ray, Orbits
Orbital x-rays are a procedure that is used to x-ray image the frontal or lateral areas of the face in order to specifically image the areas of the eye. The human eye is one of the most complex and sensitive organs of the body. It is housed inside the casing of bone that envelops [...]
Orbit X Ray
X-ray of the orbit studies the structure of your eye. It is a special form of radiology that helps to study the orbit of your eye. The orbit consists of thin bones in a circle; this protects and contains your eye. These bones extend way behind your eye and wrap it in [...]
Arthogram
People often mistakenly write arthogram instead of arthrogram. It is an x-ray which is taken of a person’s joints. The term arthrogram refers to x-rays which could consist of many kinds of joint x-rays since different areas of a person’s body might need to be examined more closely to study the joints. When doctors talk [...]
Abdominal X-ray
In case of any problem within your body an x-ray serves the primary purpose for diagnosis. X-rays are a type of radiation that passes through most of the physical objects including the human body. It is taken by the use of invisible electromagnetic energy beams in order to develop images of internal tissues, bones [...]
Arthrogram Procedure
An arthrogram is a procedure that is performed on the joints to check for the integrity of the capsules that surround the joints. These capsules that surround the joints contain a fluid called synovial fluid. This fluid is a lubricant that aids in the movement of the joints against each other. Tears can sometimes [...]
Shoulder Arthrogram
Arthrography is a special kind of x-ray that is also known as fluoroscopy. It uses a contrasting dye to make the insides of the joints of the shoulders, wrists, ankles, and other parts clearly visible to the medical examiner. The dye used is iodine. Iodine is transferred into the body and it moves into [...]
Wrist arthrogram
Arthrography is a special kind of x-ray. It uses a contrasting dye to see the insides of the joints of the shoulders, wrists, and ankles. The dye used is iodine. This process is also known as fluoroscopy.
X-rays are the oldest form of medical imaging. Fluoroscopy was discovered a little later, but its benefit is [...]
