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Imaging Services

At Bluegrass Orthopaedics, we provide advanced imaging services to help our specialists accurately diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. From routine injuries to complex joint issues, our imaging technologies allow for a clear, detailed view of your bones, joints, and soft tissues, helping you get back to what moves you.

What is Diagnostic Imaging?

Diagnostic imaging includes a variety of techniques that allow doctors to see inside your body to find the cause of an illness or injury and confirm a diagnosis. The type of imaging used depends on your injury or symptoms and the area of your body that needs to be examined. Most of these tests are noninvasive and aid doctors in diagnosing and treating various injuries and diseases.

BGO MRI Imaging

BGO MRI Scanner

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

MRI is a powerful tool for assessing soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Our state-of-the-art MRI scanner provides detailed, high-resolution images to detect injuries or abnormalities that may not appear on X-rays. MRI is especially helpful for diagnosing joint injuries, spinal conditions, and sports-related issues, allowing our providers to tailor treatment precisely to your needs.

High Quality Digital X-Ray Technology

Our digital X-ray technology provides high-quality images to evaluate bones and joints. X-rays are commonly used to identify fractures, dislocations, arthritis, and other bone conditions, giving your provider the information needed to create an effective treatment plan.

BGO Ultrasound

Real-Time Ultrasound Imagery

Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues. This safe, non-invasive imaging method is ideal for evaluating tendon injuries, fluid collections, and guiding injections or other treatments with precision. Ultrasound provides immediate results, so your care team can act quickly and effectively. Ultrasound imaging is also used to guide in-office carpal tunnel release, a minimally invasive procedure for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more about the benefits of this approach here.

Diagnostic Imaging Services in Lexington, KY

At Bluegrass Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to providing the best care to our patients. Our diagnostic imaging specialists are here to help diagnose and create a treatment plan for your acute and chronic conditions. Book an appointment online or visit our orthopedic urgent walk-in clinic today.

Preparing for Your MRI

You may eat normally and go about your daily routine. Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless otherwise directed. Depending on the scan you are having you may be asked to put on paper shorts and/or scrub top and asked to remove dentures. If you are able to wear comfortable clothing without buckles or zippers, you will hopefully not be asked to change. This would include wearing a sports bra for female patients with upper body scans if possible.

If your job requires you to work in an area where there are fine metal shavings or metal dust particles in the air, you will need to go home and shower and put clean clothing on before coming for the scan. The magnet will pull these particles out of your hair or off your clothing and it will damage the magnet.

Because of the potential harmful effects associated with metallic objects in a magnetic field, you should check with the MRI technologist if you have had any surgeries or any of the following. Please check with the MRI technologist prior to arriving for the scan because with some of these you are not able to have a MRI.

  • Pacemaker
  • Aneurysm Clips
  • Foreign Metal Objects In the Eye
  • Neuro-Stimulator (Tens Unit)
  • Surgical Staples
  • Shrapnel or Bullet Wounds
  • Implanted Drug Infusion Device
  • Permanent Eyeliner

If you are pregnant you should notify your physician.

Because of the magnetic field, you will be asked to leave the following items in a locker outside the scan room:

  • Coins
  • Watches
  • Credit Cards/Wallet
  • Hair Pins
  • Jewelry
  • Glasses
  • Keys
  • Other Metal Objects

Imaging Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Different Types of Diagnostic Imaging Available?

The specialists at Bluegrass Orthopaedics are proud to offer various diagnostic imaging services at our convenient Lexington, KY locations. These include MRI, X-ray, and Ultrasound. The MRI scanners provide the highest-quality resolution and comprehensive diagnostic study and have many clinical applications.

What is Diagnostic Imaging Used to Detect?

Your doctor will recommend the best diagnostic imaging services for your unique symptoms and complications. Each of these services is helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions. Standard diagnostic imaging services and their uses include:

  • MRI: These scans provide an in-depth look inside your body and aid doctors with examining conditions like spine, joint abnormalities and injuries, and cysts.
  • X-ray: This process lets doctors get a clear image of your bones. They can then diagnose injuries such as fractured or injured bones and joints.
  • Ultrasounds allow doctors to examine and diagnose conditions related to obstetrics, abdominal issues, and some musculoskeletal issues.

If you've suffered an injury and need immediate care, these services are available at our orthopedic urgent care walk-in clinic. Don't waste time and money with the emergency room; visit one of our specialists today.

Who Needs Diagnostic Imaging?

Diagnostic imaging is an essential tool in the early detection of certain conditions. Many conditions are hard to identify in their early stages due to common symptoms like mild pain or fatigue. Diagnostic imaging allows doctors to diagnose these conditions and provide a thorough treatment plan.

Orthopedic injuries often require diagnostic imaging to aid your doctor's diagnosis or treatment. While some orthopedic injuries may heal with home remedies such as rest, ice, compression, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, more severe injuries will require some form of diagnostic imaging. Contact us to learn more.

What are the Advantages of Digital Diagnostic Imaging?

The state-of-the-art digital diagnostic equipment at Bluegrass Orthopaedics allows our top-rated specialists to provide faster and more efficient results. These digital images can be emailed to doctors, allowing them to view the images anywhere and make on-the-spot assessments. This allows our physicians to deliver answers to patients and create a treatment plan much faster than traditional imaging services.