Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess blood vessels (veins and arteries) throughout the body. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible sound waves to obtain images. Ultrasound waves…
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BMD- Bone Mineral Densitometry
CT Bone Mineral Densitometry / QCT / Quantitative Computed Tomography or QCT Densitometry are all names used to describe a method of measuring bone density. It is the most accurate method in evaluation…
OPG
OPG, or Orthopantomogram, is a panoramic dental x-ray that produces a 2 dimensional view of the maxilla and mandible. You are required to keep still for less than 10 seconds whilst the machine…
CT Scan
“CT” scan, or “CAT” scan, are abbreviations of Computerised Tomography. A CT scan is a valuable diagnostic test that enables radiologists (doctors who specialise in this area) to visualise some areas of the body…
X-ray
An x-ray examination creates two-dimensional images of the body’s internal organs or bones to help diagnose conditions or diseases. Overview x-ray images contain information about the bones, soft tissue and air (lungs/bowel gas). Preparing for…
Musculoskeletal Injections
Musculoskeletal injections are a safe and modern procedure which offers pain relief in the form of a hip, knee, elbow or shoulder injection. These cortisone injections are typically considered when physiotherapy and oral…
Nuchal Translucency
Our Nuchal Translucency screening program performed at the 11th to 14th week of pregnancy is fully accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation. Overview Every foetus has a layer of fluid along the back of…
Neck and Back Injections
CT guided neck and back injections are safe and modern procedure. These injections are typically considered when physiotherapy and oral medication have been tried, but the pain is still not tolerable. Overview CT guided…
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess many organs in the body. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible sound waves to obtain images. Ultrasound waves are not dangerous…
Obstetric Ultrasound
An obstetric ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigation of your unborn baby. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible sound waves to obtain images. Ultrasound waves are not dangerous or irritating for you…