RADIOLOGY
Dr. P. Prabhakar DMRD.,DNB(RD)
Consultant Radiologist
Dr. Tamilanban M.B.B.S., D.N.B, (Radiologist)
Consultant Radiologist
We have a large team of Radiologists specializing in medical imaging techniques like X-Ray, Echo and Ultrasound that help diagnose and treat diseases.
Radiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques. Radiologists are physicians who specialize in interpreting medical images such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine studies.
Radiology plays a crucial role in modern healthcare by providing valuable information about a patient's condition, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning. It helps in detecting and evaluating various diseases and conditions, including fractures, tumors, infections, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, among others.
Here are some commonly used imaging techniques in radiology:
- X-ray: X-rays use ionizing radiation to produce images of the body's internal structures. They are commonly used to visualize bones and detect fractures or infections.
- Computed Tomography (CT): CT scans use a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images of the body. CT scans provide detailed images of organs, blood vessels, and bones.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): MRI uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body's internal structures. MRI is particularly useful in imaging soft tissues such as the brain, spinal cord, joints, and muscles.
- Ultrasound:Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of the body's organs and tissues. It is commonly used for examining the abdomen, pelvis, heart, blood vessels, and monitoring fetal development during pregnancy.
- Nuclear Medicine: Nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive substances (radiotracers) to diagnose and treat diseases. Patients are given a small amount of radioactive material, which is detected by a special camera to create images of organs or body functions.