Diagnostic Center
AOI offers several on-site diagnostic modalities to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
Our state-of-the-art imaging equipment records the clearest, most detailed view of your injury. We have X-ray, Fluoroscopy and MRI, all in one facility -- and all available during your office visit.
Fluoroscopy
Like a video X-ray, Fluoroscopy allows evaluation of joints in motion. A continuous x-ray beam is passed through the joint, and is transmitted to a TV-like monitor so that the joint and its motion can be seen in detail.
MRI Open Extremity System by GE Medical
Our on-site MRI provides safe, comfortable, and non-invasive imaging for immediate evaluation. While older MRI machines can cause claustrophobia in some patients, AOI's open extremity design minimizes anxiety. The patient remains comfortably reclined while the isolated knee or shoulder is placed under the magnetic field for viewing.
MRI is a technique used to produce high quality images of the inside of the human body. The MRI is ideal for evaluating and diagnosing disorders in and around knee and shoulder joints
The MRI images are read by a Radiologist. Dr. Snyder also personally views and diagnoses the MRI results in direct consultation with the patient and radiologist.
Having an MRI is an outpatient procedure, and usually takes 30- 45 minutes, depending on the area to be imaged.
How does it work?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is based on measuring absorbed or emitted energy from hydrogen atoms. Since cells of the human body primarily are composed of water and fat -- both of which contain an abundance of hydrogen atoms -- an MRI creates an image without using any radiation. By measuring the difference in magnetic fluctuation of the hydrogen atoms, the MRI can map the body's differing tissue types and make a clear multi-dimensional model of the knee or shoulder joint. This can then be viewed conveniently with the doctor and patient on a large flat screen in the office.
Can anyone use it?
The MRI is safe for just about anyone. The only patients not recommended for the procedure are those with metal implants, such as pacemakers, metallic chips and surgical clips and pregnant women.
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