What is diagnostic ultrasound?
Diagnostic ultrasound uses sound waves, much like sonar, allowing us to visualize soft tissue structures such as cysts and tendons, which do not show up on X-ray. This is a safe, quick and painless way to help diagnosis many conditions. What is densitometry? Densitometry is a way to determine whether someone has normal bone density or whether he or she is osteoporotic. Postmenopausal woman is especially at risk for osteoporosis, a bone condition that can cause fractures and other problems. Early diagnosis through densitometry facilitates treatment of osteoporosis, which can prevent serious problem.
