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Bone Mineral Densitometry is used to estimate the bone mineral content in different parts of the patient’s body using x-rays. The procedure is noninvasive and painless. The patient is asked to lie still and breathe normally. The bone mineral density is compared with a reference database. In conjuction with other risk factors, it is used to estimate fracture risk and to diagnose osteoporosis.
LOCATIONS:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
General Radiography uses x-rays to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. The x-ray machine generates the x-rays which penetrate through the body to produce an image. It employs medical photography in which a snapshot is made of the specified body part.
During the exam, the patient is positioned so that the part of the body being imaged is located between the receptor and the x-ray tube. Common X-ray procedures include imaging of extremities (hand, foot) and the chest. Although best for bones, x-rays can see many soft tissue structures.
LOCATIONS:
Community Hospital O'Leary
Kings County Memorial Hospital
Prince County Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Souris Hospital
Western Hospital