A Fluoroscopy exam is another type of innovative imaging that we utilize at AICA Orthopedics. It is similar to a digital X-Ray, but it shows a continuous picture and can capture movement, almost like an X-Ray movie. It gives a real-time view of the body to help doctors diagnose problems and perform medical procedures with the utmost precision and safety. A fluoroscopy exam can be used on just about any part of the body, including bones, joints, muscles, and organs. Fluoroscopy may be used in conjunction with other imaging technology, such as regular static X-Rays, CT scans, and MRIs, or it may be used alone. If you’re having health issues that need a motion X-Ray to diagnose, or if you need a procedure that requires the physician to see inside your body during it, a fluoroscopy exam may be the solution you need. Our specialists and highly qualified doctors at AICA Orthopedics are experts at utilizing fluoroscopy to maximize your health and healing.
Orthopedic doctors and chiropractors often use fluoroscopy in diagnostic processes. If an individual has significant pain when they move or make a particular motion, a fluoroscopy procedure can help doctors determine the cause of the pain. Oftentimes, it may be a misalignment of the spine or an unnatural shift of a joint that causes pain, and doctors can see this during continuous X-Ray imaging. Fluoroscopy can also diagnose other problems with the joints, bones, or muscles. Doctors can perform barium X-Rays with fluoroscopy to diagnose problems within the GI tract, and fluoroscopy can be used to help doctors identify the best placement for cardiac catheterization.
Due to the real-time imaging of fluoroscopy, it is a useful tool for a variety of medical procedures. When doctors must perform precise movements and work in a very small area, fluoroscopy can help ensure they are being as precise and safe as possible. It is often used in the placement of catheters, both intravenously and in the heart, to guide doctors in putting the catheter into the exact place that it is needed. For injections in the spinal cord, fluoroscopy is also an invaluable procedure that allows doctors to ensure the needle is being inserted into the correct spot. It eliminates many risks and possible negative results sometimes associated with spinal injections. A fluoroscopy exam can also assist with angiograms, orthopedic surgeries, placement of stents, locating foreign bodies, and treatment of compression fractures of the spine.
At AICA Orthopedics, different types of injuries or pain require the services of different types of orthopedic specialists such as neurologists, spine specialists, or even chiropractors. Each specialty has a different purpose for fluoroscopy testing that helps each specialist pinpoint the problem areas in the body.
Causes for Fluoroscopy Exams
Fluoroscopy exams that might include the use of fluoroscopy include a lumbar puncture, barium swallow or enema, radiology procedures, myelogram, small bowel or upper gastrointestinal series, or neuroradiology procedures. Specifically, this type of imaging can be used to locate artery blockages, locate foreign bodies, injections into the joint or spine, treating compression fractures of the spine, or observing movement of the intestines. If you need to undergo fluoroscopy treatment, you can rest assured that you are in capable hands at AICA Orthopedics. Our specialists work with you to diagnose and treat pain so you can get back to living your best life.
Our specialists are some of the best available, and when they have access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment, they become even more effective. Fluoroscopy exams allows our doctors to more thoroughly and more effectively diagnose and treat a number of health concerns so that they can bring about the most amount of healing for you. Our healthcare specialists are focused on your optimal health and always strive to provide the best comprehensive care in Atlanta. If you want to learn more about fluoroscopy or if you need to schedule an appointment with our amazing doctors, give us a call today.
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