01/02/2026
A brief explainer of common medical imaging:
💠 X-ray
Used to diagnose bone and joint conditions.
Quick access, quick procedure.
💠Ultrasound
Uses sound waves to create images of organs and blood vessels. Guide injections.
💠CT
Detailed X-ray cross-sectional images of organs, tissue structures and blood vessels.
💠MRI
Uses magnetic fields and radio frequency waves for highly detailed tissue images.
💠PET
Shows both function and structure of organs and tissues using a radiotracer.
💠DEXA
Also called bone densitometry for early osteoporosis detection.
💠Dental
Also called OPG to assess tooth and jaw health, and plan surgery.
Each scan has a different purpose, but all deliver insights the human eye can not!
🔴 These are only some of the scans and services Sunshine Coast Radiology offers. Discover more on our website and socials.
