When you need to get an X-ray or have imaging done, more and more individuals have choice. It used to be this was all spelled out by the health care systems you use. More and more we are seeing the need to choose your own imaging company. Here are the imaging centers and radiology sources for when you experience an injury accident.
In Colorado Springs, bone-cracking accidents are common with the sports culture of snowboarding, tubing, rock-climbing, hiking and skiing. Athletes train in Colorado Springs for the air because if they can succeed in Colorado, they will have an edge over athletes who don’t train in high altitude. The flip side of the athletic culture is the need for imaging and radiology when there is an injury.
Here are some of the Colorado Springs imaging and radiology resources:
Colorado Springs Imaging
6005 Delmonico Drive #180
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
PENRAD @ Audubon
3050 North Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO
80909
PENRAD @ Briargate (MRI ONLY)
4105 Briargate Parkway #115
Colorado Springs, CO
80920
PENRAD @ Broadmoor
1263 Lake Plaza Drive #100
Colorado Springs, CO
80906
PENRAD @ Nevada (MRI ONLY)
2202 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO
80907
PENRAD @ Sisters Grove Pavilion
6011 E Woodmen Rd #10
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
PENRAD @ The William J Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center
4925 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
PENRAD @ Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion in Monument
17230 Jackson Creek Parkway
Monument, CO 80132
OCC Imaging in Colorado Springs
2430 Research Parkway Suite 105
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Envision Radiology
8610 Explorer Drive Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Southwest Diagnostic Centers of Colorado Springs
2020 N Academy Blvd #115
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Center for Women’s Imaging
2312 N Nevada Avenue Suite 220
Colorado Springs CO 80907
Optum Medical Center Point Radiology
1633 Medical Center Point
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
UC Health Radiology Briargate
Medical Campus, 8890 N Union Blvd Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
UC Health Radiology Printers Park
Printers Park Medical Plaza
175 S Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
UC Health Imaging Grandview
5818 N Nevada Avenue Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
UC Health Radiology Woodmen
4190 E Woodmen Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Whether the injury is a ligament tear, fracture, muscle strain or head bonk, there are imaging modalities currently used upon getting injured. An X-Ray is a form of radiation that penetrates the body. The image is used to study an injury, like a bone break, dislocation or fracture. It’s performed quickly and can read injuries to bones well.
The problem with an X-ray is that it provides only a two-dimensional picture of a three-dimensional object. At least two views will be needed to evaluate the injury.
A CT Scan will capture a number of X-Ray images from different angles and provides a cross-sectional picture of not only the bones, but also of the blood vessels and soft tissues. A CT Scan is employed with a more complex injury including areas of the pelvis, ankle, foot and spine.
The CT Scan can detect little fractures where there are multitudes of bones like hands and feet. It generates a three-dimensional image, so the injury can be more readily identified. One of the problems associated with a CT Scan is the higher cost in comparison to an X-Ray. Plus, if you have a CT Scan, it will expose you to more radiation than a simple X-Ray.
The ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to generate an image that includes soft tissues. Ultrasounds are also used during pregnancy to show the health or growth pattern of the fetus. Ultrasounds detect injuries in muscles, ligaments and tendons. Ultrasounds in general don’t expose the patient to radiation. Ultrasounds are particularly helpful to evaluate shoulder injuries. However, an ultrasound doesn’t see into the tissues nor show deep structures like the ACL and meniscus.
The MRI uses strong radiofrequency waves and magnets to generate images. Doctors and medical professionals use the MRI to detect complicated or problematic injuries like injuries to the spinal, joint, soft tissues and labrum.
The MRI does not expose the patient to radiation. It allows medical professionals to accurately assess injuries to the soft tissues. One of the challenging aspects of the MRI is that it takes a long time to perform, it is very expensive, and it doesn’t work in cases of metal implants. Also if you lean towards being claustrophobic, an MRI can be difficult since it involves being in a tube-like container.
Whether you require a CT Scan, X-RAY, MRI or ultrasound, look to the Colorado Springs medical facilities listed here to take care of detecting your injuries.
