Diagnostic Procedures

Question 1

A diagnostic technique used to detect cancer and osteomyelitis.

Answer 1

Bone Scan

Question 2

A definite test for osteoporosis

Answer 2

Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)

Question 3

Visualizes bone fractures/abnormalities

Answer 3

Radiograph (X-ray)

Question 4

Use of arthroscope to visually examine internal structure of a joint

Answer 4

Arthroscopy

Question 5

Diagnostic test for determining types/numbers of red or white blood cells

Answer 5

Bone marrow biopsy

Question 6

Method to image soft tissue structures

Answer 6

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 7

Screening test for osteoporosis or other conditions related to loss of bone mass

Answer 7

Ultrasonic bone density testing