At Sovereign Radiology we are pleased to offer a walk in service for Xray’s and OPG’s between 8.30am and 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, at both our Wendouree and Sebastopol clinics.
If your medical practitioner has requested you have an Xray or Orthopantomogram (OPG), please bring along your referral and medicare card between these hours and our team will be delighted to assist you, with no appointment necessary.
Should you require a CT scan, DEXA scan, Ultrasound, Echocardiography or MRI examination it will be necessary to make an appointment. Please call our friendly reception staff who will be more than happy to schedule a time for you or, make a booking enquiry via our website.
X-Ray
An X-ray (radiograph) is a technique that uses low dose radiation to create pictures of bones and other internal tissues such as your lungs and bowel.
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CT Scan
Computerised Tomography (CT) uses an X-ray machine and advanced computer programs to create two and three dimensional images of your body.
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MRI Scan
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI scans use a strong magnetic field and radiofrequency pulses to create high resolution images of selected anatomy and any relevant pathology or injury present with exquisite and precise detail.
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Ultrasound
An Ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to create pictures of soft tissues (eg. muscles, tendons, glands) and organs inside the body (eg. kidneys, liver).
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Echocardiography
Echocardiography (echo) is the name given to the ultrasound examination of your heart. It assesses the structure and function of your heart muscle and valves.
It is a test in which high frequency sound waves are used to create a moving picture of your heart
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CT Calcium Score
CT Calcium score is a non-invasive test used to provide an estimation of the amount of coronary artery plaque a patient may have by identifying the extent of calcified coronary artery plaque using a CT scanner.
Find out moreBone Densitometry (DEXA)
Bone mineral densitometry is a scan which uses low energy X-Rays to measure the density of your bones. It is used to diagnose osteoporosis and assess your fracture risk. It is also used to monitor your bone density, especially if you are on treatment for osteoporosis.
Find out moreInterventional Procedures
Find out more about our Interventional Procedures: Joint Injection, Plantar Fascia Steroid Injection, CT Facet Joint Injection, CT Guided Epidural Injection, CT Guided Selective Nerve Root Block/ Perineural Injection, CT Guided Shoulder Hydrodilatation and Platelet Rich Plasma or Protein Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection.
Find out moreDoppler Ultrasound
A Doppler ultrasound test uses reflected sound waves to see how blood flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors evaluate blood flow through major arteries and veins, such as those of the arms, legs, and neck.
Find out moreOncology & Cancer Imaging
A fine needle aspiration (FNA) is used when more information is required about the significance of a lump or group of lumps within an area identified by a previous radiological examination.
Find out moreOrthopantomogram
An OPG (or orthopantomogram) is a rotational panoramic dental X-Ray that allows the dentist to view the upper and lower jaws. It is a 2-dimensional representation of these.
Find out moreTo find out more about a range of examinations visit www.insideradiology.com.au
