What the doctor sees...

Images courtesy of M. Rose, MD: Rose Radiology Centers

same patient … same scanner … same day

These are lumbar spine images of a patient who had undergone back surgery but was continuing to experience pain. The MRI image on the left was acquired with the patient lying down. It shows a normal alignment of the vertebrae. However, when the patient was scanned in an upright position on the same MRI scanner on the same day (right image), a dramatic spinal instability was clearly revealed. This problem was visible only when the patient was scanned upright and would have gone undiagnosed on a conventional, lie-down MRI scanner.

Multi-Position/Weight-Bearing

Multi-Positional MRI

Cervical FlexionCervical Extension

Recumbent

Lumbar ExtensionLumbar Flexion

The UpRIgHt MRI has the ability to put the patient in the position necessary to provide accurate diagnosis.

Multi – Position MRI

The Upright MRI is unlike any other scanner because it can scan patients in ANY POSITION. Other MRI scanners can only scan patients lying down. The Upright MRI can scan patients lying down too, but if the patient has, say, low back pain only when they are sitting or standing, does it make sense to scan them lying down? Only the Upright MRI can scan patients in their positions of symptoms, whatever they may be, including WEIGHT-BEARING positions, such as sitting, standing and bending. This unique ability has enabled the Upright MRI to provide more accurate diagnoses by detecting many problems that were underestimated or completely missed by other kinds of MRI’s.

The Upright MRI can provide diagnostic pictures of the neck (cervical spine), the lower back (the lumbar spine), and the joints of the body over their full range of motion. Flexion and extension views of the spine, for example, often provide critical information that doctors need in order to achieve the best results for their patients. No other MRI scanner can do this.

High Resolution Pictures

A strong magnetic field, together with state-of-the-art software and hardware advancements, enables the Upright MRI to produce pictures of exceptional quality.

Patient-Friendly MRI

The Upright MRI is, without a doubt, the most patient- friendly MRI anywhere. Most patients are scanned comfortably seated watching a 42" flat screen tV. The front-open and top-open design of the Upright MRI nearly eliminates possible claustrophobic reactions and enables it to accommodate larger patients.

Over 350 lbs

scheduling

MRI/MRA exams can be scheduled for either the Fort Pierce location or the St. Lucie West location.

Low Dose Radiation CT Maximum Care Minimum Radiation

Low Dose Radiation 16 Slice CT - Maximum Care, Minimum Radiation

CT is a non-invasive, fast and simple imaging procedure delivering crucial diagnostic information. Technical and Clinical Benefits: Simplifies Imaging Patient friendly design virtually eliminates claustrophobia

Technical and Clinical Benefits:

• Simplifies Imaging
• eliminates claustrophobia
• Patient friendly design virtually

2 Locations to Serve you!

2011 S. 25th Street, Suite 106
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
and
1501 SE Lennard Rd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

(772) 468-7020

Orthopedic Imaging

Exams we offer include : Fracture and Joint Evaluation,Pre- & Post-Surgical Assessment,Spine Procedures, Metal Implants

Urological Imaging

Exams we offer include : Urograms, Morphological or Congenital Defects, Kidney Stone, Vascular Evaluation and Cancer

Vascular Imaging

Exams we offer include : Run-offs, Dissection, Stent Planning & Evaluation, Pre-& Post-Carotid Surgery and CT Angiography

Ear, Nose and Throat Imaging

Exams we offer include : Sinusitis, Mastoiditis, Evaluation of Boney Structures, Inner Ears, Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Pulmonary Imaging

Exams we offer include : COPD, Pre- and Post-Surgical Planning, Pulmonary Embolism, Restrictive Lung Diseases, Malignant or Benign Lesions, CT Angiography, Lung Infections and Abscesses, Pleural Cavity Diseases (e.g. Pneumothorax) and Atelectasis

Pediatric Imaging

Pediatric-specific protocol for minimal radiation dose

Exams we offer include : Trauma imaging, abdominal, vascular disease, respiratory disorders and oncology

Gastro-abdominal Imaging

Exams we offer include : Colon-Polyp Evaluation, Pre-& Post-Surgical Assessment, Abdominal Cancer, Appendicitis and Vascular Evaluation

Neurological Imaging

Exams we offer include : Vascular Assessment, Neuro Infections & Abscesses (e.g.Encephalitis), Stroke Evaluation, Pre- and Post-Surgical Planning, Neural Neoplasms and Spinal Cord Disorders

scheduling

Cat Scan exams are performed at our both location only and take approximately 30 minutes

DIGITAL X-RAY

Radiography is the use of X-rays to view a non-uniformly composed material (i.e. of varying density and composition) such as the human body. A heterogeneous beam of X-rays is produced by an X-ray generator and is projected toward an object. The density and composition of each area determines how much of the ray is absorbed. The X-rays that pass through are captured behind the object by a digital detector. The detector gives a 2D representation of all the structures superimposed on each other.

scheduling

X-Ray’s are performed at both locations and are walks in friendly. i. There is no need to make an appointment.

DEXA SCAN

DEXA is an advanced technology that safely, accurately and painlessly measures bone density and mineral content in order to determine the risk of developing osteoporosis

Approximately 50% of women over age 50 are at risk of sustaining an osteoporotic fracture. With DEXA, doctors are better equipped to detect and treat bone loss in its earliest stages, so as to prevent the disease or lessen its impact.

At DRCTC, we employ the very latest bone densitometry equipment. During a comprehensive DEXA evaluation, a dual energy beam scans one or more areas, usually the fracture-prone hip or spine. It measures the amount of x-rays that are absorbed by the bones in the body. The two x-ray energies allow the machine to differentiate between bone and soft tissue, giving an accurate estimation of bone density.

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is calculated and compared to normal BMD values, matched for age and sex, to confirm or exclude osteoporosis. A low BMD may predict the likelihood of developing osteoporosis and can help determine a proactive treatment plan.

scheduling

Dexa are performed in both location

CT VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY

DRCTC is proud to have a mobile CT scanner. This system boasts a wide variety of revolutionary advancements, including being the only Open Gantry Design CT in the marketplace. The system produces the fastest total body imaging time of any CT currently available and the multi-slice CT, allows for highly accurate and precise anatomical mapping.

scheduling

CT Virtual Colonoscopy are performed in both locations and must be scheduled.

3D TOMO MAMMOGRAPHY

DRCTC is proud to have a mobile 3D TOMO MAMMOGRAPHY. This system boasts a wide variety of revolutionary advancements, including being the only Open Gantry Design 3D TOMO MAMMOGRAPHY in the marketplace. The system produces the fastest total body imaging time of any 3D TOMO MAMMOGRAPHY currently available and the multi-slice CT, allows for highly accurate and precise anatomical mapping.

scheduling

3D TOMO MAMMOGRAPHY are performed at our both location. This system boasts a wide variety of revolutionary advancements, including being the only Open Gantry Design 3D TOMO MAMMOGRAPHY in the marketplace.

3D BREAST ULTRASOUND

One of the most promising new technologies is automated 3D ultrasound. Instead of flat, 2D images, this powerful ultrasound technology gives physicians a much more realistic view of the whole breast and its physical structures; providing multiple views — side to side, backand front and more.

Ultrasound evaluation of breast lesions is quick, inexpensive, and does not expose you to potentially harmful ionizing radiation.

scheduling

3D Breast Ultrasound is performed in our Port St. Lucie office only and must be scheduled. This exam can take up to 45 minutes.

This system boasts a wide variety of revolutionary advancements, including being the only Open Gantry Design CT in the marketplace.

ELASTOGRAPHY/FIBROSCAN (KPA SCORE)

Elastography is often used as a general term to describe any technology that uses force displacement to visualize or measure tissue strain, elasticity, or stiffness. As with any emerging technology, first-generation ultrasound elastography tools have provided the foundation for a more sophisticated class of innovations. Advanced ARFI and shear-wave ultrasound elastography technologies may offer advantages that were not possible with noninvasive tissue stiffness analysis until now.

scheduling

This system boasts a wide variety of revolutionary advancements, including being the only Open Gantry Design CT in the marketplace.