Diagnostic Process and Tools

Orthopedics is a medical specialty that deals with the musculoskeletal system. Muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons, make up this system. An orthopedist is a doctor who specialises in orthopaedics. Orthopedists treat a variety of musculoskeletal ailments, including sports injuries, joint discomfort, and back problems, with both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. A variety of diagnostic tests are used by orthopaedic surgeons to determine the nature of your musculoskeletal injury or condition. The findings of these tests are also used by orthopaedists to choose the best course of treatment. The diagnostic and treatment technologies and approaches for orthopaedic diseases are constantly changing. Diagnostic imaging is an important part in determining the severity of orthopaedic injuries and diseases.

• Arthrography
• Blood Tests
• Bone Scan
• Computed Tomography (CT scan)
• Discography
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
• Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
• Electromyography
• Flexibility Tests
• Intrathecal Contrast Enhanced CT scan
• Joint Aspiration and Analysis
• Laboratory Studies
• Muscle Tests
• Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
• Palpation
• Peripheral Bone Density Testing
• Quantitative Computed Tomography
• Radiographs (X-rays)
• Stress Tests
• Ultrasonography
• Venography