Eastmed Radiology Explain the Importance of Radiology

Radiology has been the tool which has revolutionised diagnostic medicine, and for decades it has been used extensively by medical practitioners to treat illnesses, diseases and injuries tin less time and with far greater accuracy. The range of imaging techniques now available to doctors ensures that injuries and illnesses can be diagnosed quickly without the need for exploratory surgery in many cases.

Two imaging techniques are used extensively in modern diagnostic medicine, and by Eastmed Radiology, with the best technique selected depending on the nature and location of the injury and the patient's medical history. An X-ray is the preferred choice of imaging test to diagnose bone injuries and to determine their severity. The resultant radiograph is primarily used to diagnose problems with the skeletal system, although an X-ray can also be used to assist with the diagnosis of lung problems, bowel obstructions and kidney stones.

Ultrasound imaging - also known as ultrasonography - involves the use of high frequency sound waves to build real-time images of internal organs, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. Ultrasound can determine the position, structure and size of internal organs and soft tissues and is an invaluable imaging technique for monitoring the health of a baby during pregnancy.

Ultrasound is a low-cost imaging technique which can be administered in numerous settings due to the portability of the equipment. Ultrasound also has no known health risks and does not use any ionizing radiation.

Modern imaging techniques are non invasive, quick and painless and allow doctors to see beneath the skin and diagnose medical problems quickly. Patients can have an illness or injury diagnosed rapidly to ensure the most effective treatment can be started in the shortest possible time frame.

The use of X-ray imaging is not without risk to the patient, although improved technology and advances in radiography techniques ensure that patients are now only exposed to low radiation doses, without compromising the accuracy and clarity of test results.

Eastmed Radiology provide quality medical diagnostic imaging and very high standard patient care, so for more information on radiology Auckland, ultrasound Auckland and Auckland pregnancy scans please go to http://eastmedradiology.co.nz .