Radiological diagnostics methods
Radiological diagnostics is the science of using radiation to study the structure and function of normal and pathologically altered human organs and systems in order to prevent and detect diseases. It is an independent branch of medicine, combining various methods of imaging for diagnostic purposes based on the use of different types of radiation.
The main types of radiology examinations:
Radiography (fluoroscopy)
Densitometry
Computer-assisted tomography (CT)
Magnetic-resonance tomography (MRT)
Currently, at least 80% of diagnostic information is obtained using radiological methods. Continuous improvement, high informative value, absence of a traumatic factor allows radio diagnostic techniques to remain at the forefront compared to other diagnostic methods. Modern radiotherapy machines have a lower radiation exposure to the human body than their counterparts of the past, making radiation examinations practically safe and harmless to the patient.
The advantages of radiological diagnostic techniques over the other diagnostic methods are:
high informative value and accuracy of results
speed of examination
early diagnosis of diseases of internal organs (including cancer pathology) and musculoskeletal system
availability to a wide range of patients
The "gold standard" for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the measurement of bone mineral density (BMD), is considered to be X-ray densitometry.
Types of examinations
- the measurement results are obtained quickly, immediately after the scan is complete,
- the relative safety of the method - minimal risk to health (radiation exposure is less than 0.09 mSv),
- high precision and reproducibility of the quantitative analysis,
- no active involvement of the patient is required,
- the only standardized method for diagnosing osteoporosis,
- allows for comparative evaluation of test results,
- allows for an evaluation of the effectiveness of the therapy in place.
FSBI “NMRC RB” of the Ministry of Health of Russia offers state-of-the-art methods of radiology examinations and new models of radiology diagnostic devices, which are operated by experienced and qualified specialists. We guarantee our patients a high value of information, quality and safety of radiology examinations.
About the department of radiological diagnostics
The department of radiological diagnostics of the centre performs all traditional and modern X-ray examinations, from screening examinations (mammography and chest X-ray) to high-tech computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance tomography (MRT).
The main objective of the staff in the department is to make the most accurate diagnosis in the shortest possible time with the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient.
The specialists in our department are responsible and highly qualified diagnosticians. The individual approach to each of our patients, the clear and coordinated work of the entire team and many years of professional experience form the basis of the practical experience of each of them.
The daily work of the doctors in the department relies on state-of-the-art international technologies, providing professional and effective consultations for our patients.
All members of staff in the department of radiological diagnostics are high-level certified specialists, who regularly improve their qualifications at specialized medical seminars, as part of their professional education, which has a positive impact on their development as experts in radiology.