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VOA's Full System of Care Includes Imaging Services |
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 Orthopedics is the area of medicine specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of bone, joint, tissue, muscle and nerve disorders. VOA's full system of care includes comprehensive
imaging services to effectively diagnose your condition, which
ultimately helps your orthopedic physician determine the best
course of treatment.
VOA's STAR Medical Imaging services includes an
advanced digital radiography system and MRI.
Radiography, or x-ray, is the simplest way for a physician to
determine bone injury or disease, such as a fracture or arthritis.
Traditionally this is done by viewing x-ray film on a light box.
Digital radiography is cutting edge x-ray that provides more detail
than traditional x-ray and eliminates the need to develop films, which
reduces patient wait time. VOA physicians are able to quickly access
digital x-ray images at computer stations located throughout the VOA
system.
Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) allows VOA physicians to diagnose conditions
that x-ray does not pick up, such as ligament tears and tissue
injury. MRI uses safe and painless magnetic and radio waves
to produce high-resolution images for diagnosing bone, tissue, joint
and musculoskeletal conditions. To learn more about preparing for an MRI exam at VOA's STAR Medical Imaging, click here. Additional Resources:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Radiology Info
Understanding Radiology
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Imaging Services 
