Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is in the process of receiving licensing to provide X-ray and ultrasound services as part of our comprehensive diagnostic imaging services. Alongside top-of-the-line MRI and CT scanners, extensive surgical and procedure rooms and technology, and specialized clinics, X-rays and ultrasounds will be used to diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions and symptoms.
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What is an X-ray and how does it work?
X-ray (radiography) is a medical imaging technique that uses a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body—particularly bones, chest, and certain soft tissues.
The X-ray machine emits a controlled beam of radiation which passes through the body and is absorbed in varying amounts depending on tissue density. Bones and other dense tissue absorb more radiation and appear white, while less dense tissues (like muscle and organs) absorb less and appear lighter. The X-rays then pass through the body and strike a material on the other side designed to detect them, creating an image.
What is an ultrasound and how does it work?
Ultrasound, or sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves (not radiation) to create real-time images of the inside of the body.
A handheld device (called a transducer) is placed on the skin, generally using conductive gel. Sound waves then travel through the body, bouncing off of internal structures and then back to the device. A computer processes these “echoes” and uses them to create a moving image on a screen which is then used to observe and diagnose a range of issues or, commonly, to assess and monitor a pregnancy.