Learn more about the imaging services available at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Bone Densitometry
Bone densitometry measures bone density (strength) using an accurate and painless imaging tool.
Computed Tomography (CT)
CT scanning is a noninvasive test that helps diagnose disease and treat various medical conditions.
Diagnostic Radiography (X-Ray)
Radiography, also known as x-ray, is an imaging tool that produces pictures of the bones and other parts of the body.
Mammography
Mammography is an imaging tool that makes it possible to detect and helps diagnose breast diseases.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Duke Raleigh Hospital performs a wide range of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a safe and cost-effective diagnostic exam that images the body as well as treats diseases.
Positron Emission Tomography with Computed Tomography (PET/CT)
An advanced diagnostic imaging technology, PET helps detect and stage certain types of cancer.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves to create images of soft tissues and internal organs.
Image-Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers many fluoroscopically-, CT-, and ultrasound-guided procedures for the musculoskeletal system. Each procedure is performed by a board-certified experienced radiologist.
- Joint injections: therapeutic and diagnostic steroid and anesthetic injections of most joints are offered under either fluoroscopic or CT guidance
- Bone and muscle biopsies
- Joint aspirations when infection or inflammatory arthritis is a concern
- Spine injections, including epidural transforaminal injections, facet injections, discography
- Bursal injections and aspirations
Orthopaedic Imaging
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers state-of-the-art imaging services to help the orthopedic surgeon and other health care providers diagnose and treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Services offered include: MRI, MR arthrography, CT, x-rays, bone scan with SPECT, ultrasound, and a myriad of imaging-guided procedures.
