Understand diagnostic tests in simple, non-technical language
Combines X-rays taken from different angles with computer processing to create cross-sectional images. Faster than MRI and excellent for bones and blood vessels.
A low-dose X-ray that measures bone mineral density. It's the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing fracture risk.
A low-dose X-ray of the breast used to detect early signs of breast cancer. It can find tumours that are too small to feel.
Uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. Provides much more detail than X-rays, especially for soft tissues.
Uses sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside the body. It's safe, painless, and doesn't use radiation.
Uses small amounts of radiation to create images of bones and some soft tissues. Quick and painless, it's one of the oldest and most common imaging techniques.