At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), our skilled Technologists use a variety of medical imaging modalities to capture the images required to make the most accurate diagnosis.
X-Ray
The first course of orthopedic diagnostic treatment involves the use of X-Ray imaging, which is highly effective when used to diagnose bone fractures and other orthopedic injuries. Achieving the accurate imaging necessary for effective diagnosis can only be ensured through the careful operation of an experienced X-Ray Technologist.
All X-Ray Technologists at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) have specialized degrees in their field, have completed extensive training by the manufacturer of the equipment, and are licensed and/or certified by the State of Illinois.
All X-Ray Technologists with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush are licensed and/or certified by the State of Illinois. Our X-Ray Technologists prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, and most importantly, properly positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be effectively radiographed. These technicians position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient's body. Using instruments similar to a measuring tape, they may measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the X-ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast.
MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnetic-field-emitting radio waves to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. The MRI produces soft-tissue images and is used to distinguish normal, healthy soft tissue from diseased tissue. In many cases, an MRI can lead to early detection and treatment of medical problems without invasive procedures such as surgery or biopsy.
Depending on what information your doctor needs, an MRI scan may require the use of a contrast agent, a medical substance used to provide contrast to specific structures or fluids in the body to help physicians see these areas in greater detail.
A CT, or computed tomography, scan uses a series of X-Rays to create cross-sectional images of the body. These images, also called slices, of bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues are used to diagnose bone fractures and orthopedic trauma, cancer and tumors, infections, heart disease, and other conditions. The results of a CT scan are helpful in guiding biopsies and surgical procedures.
CT scans may also require the use of a contrast agent to make structures in the body appear brighter and easier to see.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush has earned the ACR (American College of Radiology) gold standard for our MRI/CT scanners. The Gold Seal of Accreditation assures you that our facility has met the highest level of imaging quality and safety.
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