AOA Imaging
We are able to provide our patients with the most state of the art imaging and comprehensive care with our onsite Digital X-ray, MRI, and Dexa Scan.MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MR Imaging uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissue and bone.Detailed MR Images allow physicians to better evaluate parts of the body that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging such as x-ray, US or CT.
Our Scanner:
- Open and patient friendly which is ideal for the claustrophobic, anxious or pediatric, elderly or large patient.
- We strive for patient comfort and relaxation during the scan.
- Highest quality of magnet always providing excellent quality films of our patients.
- At AOA we review all of our MRI films that we order as well as sending them to our Board Certified Radiologist. Our Radiologist is experienced in musculoskeletal imaging and provides us with prompt results.
- ACR and ICS accreditation.
- Hitachi Airis II scanner.
DEXA: (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptomotry)
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptomotry, also known as a Bone Densitometry, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. DEXA scan is the most often used to diagnose osteoporosis. The DEXA test can also assess an individuals risk for developing fractures. Our DEXA equipment is from the Hologic Discovery QDR Series.
Our DEXA:
- It is open and comfortable for our patients.
- We recommend DEXA Scans for pre-operative planning on all of our total joint replacement patients, and patients with a recent fracture. In the healthy patient, a baseline study should be obtained for annual comparison of their bone density.
- We are happy to provide you and your primary care physician with a copy of your DEXA results.