A bone density test is used to measure bone mineral content and density. It may be done using X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a special computed tomography (CT) scan that uses computer software to determine bone density of the hip or spine.
A computed tomography scan, or CT scan, is a type of X-ray that uses a computer to make cross-sectional images of your body. The dye injected to perform CT angiography is called a contrast material because it "lights up" blood vessels and tissues that are being studied.
If your hips, knees or other joints cause pain and you can’t enjoy life the way you used to, you may be a candidate for total joint replacement surgery.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a procedure that uses a large magnet, radio waves and a computer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It’s used to diagnose problems in many areas of the body.
Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute surgeons excel at treating many orthopedic conditions. We help you reduce pain and achieve greater mobility with total joint replacements, hand and upper extremity surgeries, spinal surgeries, and foot and ankle surgeries.
X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-ray imaging creates pictures of the inside of your body. Common uses for X-ray imaging include detection of broken bones, dental X-rays, breast tumors (benign and cancerous), pneumonia in lungs and more.
