As with X rays, various forms of imaging can be used in a similar way for clinical purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common types of imaging in use are; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound (including echocardiography) and Computed Tomography (CT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These techniques can be used to obtain images of the body to help direct investigations and sometimes make a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
X-rays are useful in the detecting abnormalities in the skeletal system as well as for detecting some disease processes in soft tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are useful in picking up a genetic skeletal dysplasia or other bone abnormalities which can be indicative of various conditions. This may lead to more targeted investigations and diagnosis. X-rays themselves can be diagnostic in certain cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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