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• Digital motion X-ray
  == Digital motion X-ray == ...que that uses X-ray and digital technology to capture moving images of the spine, providing a detailed view of the interrelationships of bones, discs, and l
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• Chest X-Ray
  == Chest X-Ray == ...chest, including the [[heart]], [[lungs]], and [[bones]] of the chest and spine.
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• Spondylosis deformans
  ...s) is a medical condition characterized by the degenerative changes in the spine, often associated with aging. ...ormation of bony spurs or osteophytes along the edges of the joints of the spine. These changes can cause pain and limit the movement of the affected joints
  2 KB (223 words) - 07:02, 11 February 2024
• Quantitative computed tomography
  ...-invasive and can be performed on various parts of the body, including the spine and hip. ...: An imaging procedure that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images
  2 KB (280 words) - 06:33, 12 February 2024
• Ankylosing spondylitis
  ...ere, chronic pain and discomfort. In more advanced cases, it can cause the spine to become fused in a fixed, immobile position, sometimes in a hunched-forwa ...on of medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests such as [[X-ray]] or [[MRI]].
  2 KB (259 words) - 19:55, 7 February 2024
• DXA
  ...hows the strength and thickness of a bone and is usually done on the lower spine, hip, forearm, wrist, fingers and heel.  ...bone densitometry, bone mineral density scan, DEXA scan, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  1 KB (188 words) - 11:00, 11 January 2023
• Bone densitometry
  ...hows the strength and thickness of a bone and is usually done on the lower spine, hip, forearm, wrist, fingers and heel.  ...rred to as a BMD scan, bone mineral density scan, DEXA scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and DXA {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medici
  1 KB (193 words) - 20:19, 10 January 2023
• DEXA Scan
  ...hows the strength and thickness of a bone and is usually done on the lower spine, hip, forearm, wrist, fingers and heel.  ...as a BMD scan, bone densitometry, bone mineral density scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and DXA {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medici
  1 KB (193 words) - 08:29, 11 January 2023
• Trabecular bone score
  ...luates pixel gray-level variations in the [[lumbar spine]] [[dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry]] (DXA) image, providing an indirect index of trabecular mic * [[Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry]] (DXA): A means of measuring bone mineral density (BMD).
  2 KB (226 words) - 19:46, 7 February 2024
• Clearing the cervical spine
  == Clearing the Cervical Spine == ...n/) is a medical procedure used to determine if a patient has a [[cervical spine]] injury. The term "clearing" in this context refers to the process of ruli
  2 KB (227 words) - 06:18, 12 February 2024
• Densitometry
  ...a low-dose x-ray examination that measures the density of the bones at the spine, hip, and forearm. The results are compared to the normal values for a heal * [[Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry]] (DXA or DEXA): A technique used to measure bone mineral de
  2 KB (245 words) - 00:19, 7 February 2024
• Disc biacuplasty
  ...ived from three words: "Disc" referring to the intervertebral discs in the spine, "Bi" meaning two, and "acuplasty" which is a medical term for a procedure * [[Fluoroscopy]]: A type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor.
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• Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
  ..., or difficulty swallowing. The most common areas affected by DISH are the spine, hips, and shoulders. ...presence of flowing calcifications along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine.
  2 KB (264 words) - 22:44, 7 February 2024
• Spondyloenchondrodysplasia
  ...It is characterized by abnormal bone development (enchondromatosis) in the spine (spondylo-) and other areas of the body, leading to skeletal deformities an ...cal examination findings, medical history, and imaging studies such as [[X-ray]]s or [[MRI]]. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis.
  2 KB (225 words) - 01:24, 8 February 2024
• Skeletal survey
  A '''Skeletal Survey''' (pronounced: skel-i-tal sur-vey) is a series of X-rays of all the bones in the body. The procedure is used to detect any abno The [[Skeletal Survey]] typically includes X-rays of the skull, spine, chest, pelvis, ribs, long bones, hands, and feet. The procedure is often u
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• Slipping rib syndrome
  ...ty of the [[floating ribs]], which are not connected to the sternum or the spine by a rigid joint. ...s a physical examination and may also include imaging tests such as an [[X-ray]] or [[CT scan]].
  2 KB (247 words) - 21:48, 11 February 2024
• Spinal enthesopathy
  ...e. Thus, it refers to a disease or suffering at the insertion point in the spine. ...hesopathy may include back pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility in the spine. The pain is often worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity.
  2 KB (273 words) - 03:46, 11 February 2024
• Spondyloarthropathy
  ...ase|diseases]] that share common features, primarily inflammation of the [[spine]] and other joints. The term is derived from the Greek words 'spondylos' me ...his is the most common type, characterized by inflammation and pain in the spine and sacroiliac joints.
  2 KB (237 words) - 22:12, 7 February 2024
• Traumatic spondylopathy
  ...cal condition that involves damage or injury to the [[vertebrae]] of the [[spine]] due to trauma. ...hy typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests such as [[X-ray]], [[MRI]], or [[CT scan]]. These tests can help to identify the location a
  2 KB (242 words) - 14:51, 11 February 2024
• EOS (medical imaging)
  ...ularly useful in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the [[spine]], [[hip]], and [[knee]]. ...ges with a significantly lower dose of radiation compared to traditional X-ray imaging. This makes it a safer option for patients, particularly children a
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