Gilmore offers its patients access to many advanced procedures including:
Bone Densitometry: A bone mineral
density test measures bone strength and quality. It can detect as little as one
to three percent bone loss with one-tenth the radiation exposure of a chest
x-ray. (As comparison, a general x-ray is unable to detect osteoporosis until
bone loss reaches 30 percent.)
Computed Axial
Tomography (CT Scanning): Computerized tomography is an X-ray
technique that produces more detailed images of your internal organs than do
conventional X-ray studies. Using CT, your doctor can distinguish between
adjacent tissues of similar composition that are indistinct on conventional
X-ray images. For example, a plain X-ray of your abdomen will show bones and
subtle outlines of the liver, stomach, intestines, kidney and spleen. But a CT
scan reveals with clarity and precision not only these structures but also the
pancreas, adrenal glands, ureters and blood vessels.Nuclear medicine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): MRI
is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make
pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases MRI gives
different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an X-ray,
ultrasound,
or computed
tomography (CT) scan. MRI also may show problems that cannot be seen with
other imaging methods.
For an MRI test, the area of the body being studied is placed inside a
special machine that contains a strong magnet. Pictures from an MRI scan are
digital images that can be saved and stored on a computer for more study. The
images also can be reviewed remotely, such as in a clinic or an operating room.
In some cases, contrast
material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more
clearly.
Nuclear Medicine: This
specialized area of radiology uses very small amounts of radioactive material -
comparable to the amount used for a diagnostic x-ray - to capture images of
organ function and structure as well as treat diseases and disorders of
internal organs. Nuclear medicine is particularly unique in that it identifies
abnormalities very early in the disease process, earlier than some other
diagnostic tests, thereby allowing for early intervention and treatment.
Ultrasound:
This technology works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off of body tissue
to form images on a small monitor. Special crystals inside a small plastic
device known as a transducer direct these waves (pulses) of sound into the area
that's being imaged. During an ultrasound exam, gel is applied over the area
being imaged. The gel helps conduct the sound waves and eliminates air between
the transducer and the skin. The resulting black and white images can be
somewhat hard for the untrained observer to decipher. However, radiologists and
ultrasonographers are skilled in reading ultrasound scans and interpreting them
to help diagnose certain conditions.
X-rays: X-rays (radiographs) are a form
of radiation that can make images of your bones and internal organs. Doctors
use X-ray images to help diagnose injury or illness and to monitor conditions
such as osteoarthritis and pneumonia.
Other Services Include:
- Diagnostic
radiological procedures
- Interventional
radiological procedures
- Digital
Mammography
- Specialty
procedures
- Stereotactics