Diagnostic Procedures of the Skeletal System + Bone Density Testing

Radiography (X-Ray Imaging)

a form of electromagnetic radiation fo creat x-rays; help visualize bone fractures or other abnormalities

Arthroscopy

visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

Bone marrow biopsy

a diagnostic test may be necessary after abnormal types of numbers of red or white blood cells are found in a complete blood count test

Bone Marrow Aspiration

use of a syringe to withdraw tissue from the red bone marrow

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

used to create image soft tissue structures like the interior of complex joints; not most effective for hard tissues

Bone density testing (BDT)

used to determine losses or changes in bone density.

Ultrasonic bone density testing

screening test for osteoporosis or other conditions that cause a loss of bone mass

Dual x-ray absorptiometry

low expose radiographic measurements of the spine and hips to measure bone density; more accurate than ultrasonic