Bridgewater Imaging Center

Plain radiography, also known as x-ray, uses small amounts of radiation that are passed through a selected part of the body to produce an image on film. Radiography is commonly used for evaluation of the chest, musculoskeletal system, and when used in conjunction with contrast agent, the gastrointestinal system.

• Digital Mammography
• Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
• X-ray

Ultrasound uses sonar, or sound waves, transmitted through the body rather than radiation to rapidly and safely visualize the structure and function of blood vessels, the male and female pelvis, abdominal systems, and breast tissue. It is also a safe and effective means of examining the developing fetus.

• Ultrasound Exams and Patient Preps
• Obstetrical / Fetal Ultrasound

Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan is a special kind of x-ray examination that produces detailed cross-sectional images of internal organs and soft tissue. CT is commonly used to evaluate abnormalities of the brain, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system. It is especially helpful in the rapid diagnosis of traumatic injuries and in guiding needle biopsies.

Very fast scanners that improve patient comfort and decrease the scan time and radiation dose are in use at Associated Radiologists.

• CT Exams and Patient Preps
• CT Dentascan
• Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
• CT 3D Virtual Colonoscopy

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) creates similar images as CT without the use of x-rays. Instead MRI uses a magnet and radio waves, rather than radiation, to produce detailed images of the body in cross-sectional slices. MRI is commonly used to evaluate the brain, spinal cord, heart, bones and joints, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It may also be used to examine breast tissue.

• 3T High Definition MRI