MRI Department
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) exams provide a painless, easy and accurate way for the doctors at Orthopaedic Specialists of North County to look inside various parts of you body without the need for radiation as used in X-Rays or CT scans.
The unique open air architecture of the E-Scan XQ System used at our office offers you a safe, comfortable exam in a relaxed setting.
During an MRI exam, magnetic fields and radio waves safely scan the injured part of your body. The MRI equipment then captures the different signals that are emitted back by various body tissues and a computer instantly converts this information into images that can show your doctor the details of your physical ailment with amazing clarity.
There are no known side effects of MRI.
X-Ray Department
For your convenience and to save you valuable time, we have an on-site radiology suite to to help diagnose bone and joint disorders. Our expert staff is trained to help you understand the X-Ray process, and to keep you comfortable throughout your exam.
Dexa Scan Department
Our new Dexa Scan Department provides unparalleled precision and accuracy in the early detection and treatment of osteoporosis, including the detection of low bone mineral density and the presence of vertebral fractures. During your Dexa Scan procedure, we check for hip biomechanical strength, and can identify patients at risk for osteoporosis and vertebral fractures.
The importance of bone density testing.