Open Vs Closed MRI Machines – Which Ones Provide Higher Quality Images?
Open Vs Closed MRI Machines - Which Ones Provide Higher Quality Images? The the past Open MRI machines made it challenging for physicians to decide between patient comfort and image quality. Today with advancements in other MRI systems, "Open MRI" means the patient is...
Was the hip fracture or the fall first?
Was the hip fracture or the fall first? A hip fracture is a break in the uppermost quarter of the femur, normally appearing near the ball-and-socket joint of the hip. In adults over 65, there are a minimum of 258,000 hip fracture hospitalizations each year, according...
The Rotator Cuff Can Be Vulnerable to Pain and Injury
The Rotator Cuff Can Be Vulnerable to Pain and Injury Your shoulder is a marvelously designed piece of human machinery, and yet it is also vulnerable to pain and injury. Rotator cuff injury is especially common and painful to deal with. Some basic pain management...
What kind of pearl is this? Amazingly, an X-ray can tell!
What kind of pearl is this? Amazingly, an X-ray can tell! This article is about Industrial X-Ray, an area we find interesting in our line of work. We, however, do not offer industrial x-ray services here at Fox Valley Imaging, it a different type of X-ray than...
Study of Pacemaker Safety in MRI Scans
Study of Pacemaker Safety in MRI Scans Back in 2011, a study conducted by cardiologists at John Hopkins has found that MRI scans could be safer than initially thought for people who have a certain kind of pacemaker or implanted cardiac devices, assuming that specific...
Are MRIs Safe During Pregnancy?
Are MRIs Safe During Pregnancy? Understanding the Safety of MRI Scans In Pregnancy Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, scans are a form of scan that can be used to view a cross-section of the inside of your body. Images created from an MRI look a little like...
What You Need To Know About A Sprained Ankle
What You Need To Know About A Sprained Ankle Sprained ankles are among the most common injuries, with thousands of people spraining their ankles every day. These injuries are not limited to athletes. Anyone can have a sprained ankle, and these injuries can occur...
Arthritis In An Injured Ankle Joint
Arthritis In An Injured Ankle Joint The ankle is one of the most important joints in the body since it plays a crucial role in proper walking. With arthritis, your ankle can become stiff and painful, and if left untreated, walking can become difficult or even...
Advanced Diagnostic Tools – The Difference Between A CT Scan And An MRI
Advanced Diagnostic Tools - The Difference Between A CT Scan And An MRI Advanced diagnostic tools, such as a CT scan or an MRI, allow physicians to scrutinize soft tissues throughout the body. The physician uses this information to diagnose tumors, blood clots, and...
Ultrasound Image Quality Improvements
Ultrasound Image Quality Improvements Today, ultrasound technology is producing images with much higher resolution than in the past. This allows doctors to see with much sharper definition. “Everyone is used to ultrasound pictures being fuzzy,” said Tomo Hasegawa,...
