Evaluation & Diagnostic Care
Ortho diagnostic care will ensure proper diagnosis for congenital or acquired orthopedic or musculoskeletal conditions. Many of these tests are done in the Imaging Center at Miller Children’s. Early detection is important for successful treatment.
A diagnostic test using invisible electromagnetic energy to create images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film.
A diagnostic test using invisible electromagnetic energy to create images of internal tissues, bones and organs onto film to measure and evaluate the curve. In a full-spine x-ray, the physician or radiologist measures the angle of the spinal curve to determine the correct course of treatment.
A nuclear imaging test is used to rule out any infection or fractures. It also can be used to evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joints and determine the cause of bone pain or inflammation.
A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function and to assess blood flow through various vessels.
A diagnostic procedure that produces detailed images of the organs and body structures. This is used to rule out any associated abnormalities of the spinal cord and nerves.
A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.
A laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a needle, or via fingerprick.
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