Imaging for Impact: How Radiologic Technology Shapes Orthopedic Care
November marks the celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week, a time to recognize our dedicated imaging services team—and to highlight the essential roles that imaging, CT, and MRI scans play in ensuring patients’ orthopedic health.
Imaging typically includes X-ray, CT, and MRI scans, all of which serve different purposes.
- X-ray scans show images of injuries such as fractures, dislocations, or misalignments, and can also help doctors diagnose arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other conditions.
- CT (computed tomography) scans present a 3D view of structures inside the body, giving a more detailed view of bone structures. This makes them particularly useful for diagnosing muscle and bone disorders.
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans similarly provide detailed images of bones and soft tissues, and are typically used to evaluate torn ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and other soft tissue injuries such as ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, and spinal injuries.
Orthopedic ONE offers all of these imaging options to patients who may require them. We are equipped with the latest in radiologic technology, giving patients access to quality imaging services in-house at all of our convenient locations.
The Importance of Imaging
At Orthopedic ONE, we tailor each patient’s treatment journey to their unique needs. Depending on your musculoskeletal injury, you may be referred for an X-ray, CT, or MRI scan. For those with fractures, dislocations, torn ligaments, and other injuries, medical imaging enables quicker, more accurate diagnoses—which means that recovery can begin more promptly.
Once your diagnosis is clear, your specialist will devise a recovery plan catered to your specific injury. As you undergo rehabilitation, ongoing imaging will help to monitor your progress, confirming that you’re on the road to a swift and safe recovery. Our team may adjust your treatment plan based on these scans, providing care and expertise to ensure you feel supported, well-informed, and empowered throughout your recovery journey.
High-quality imaging is crucial for healthy rehabilitation after injury, as it gives providers the most detailed view into your body’s bones, ligaments, tendons, and other structures. Accurate imaging also ensures that your treatment plan is as effective as possible, as it enables physicians to track the healing process more precisely.
Each type of imaging procedure is different and will depend on the type and severity of your injury. For more information about our medical imaging services, please refer to our Imaging, CT, and MRI page.
Unparalleled Expertise, Compassionate Care
Medical imaging can often be daunting for patients, especially those who have never undergone an X-ray, CT, or MRI scan. This is why our imaging team at Orthopedic ONE strives to provide the most comfortable experience possible for each and every patient. Orthopedic ONE patients have consistently recognized our staff for their personalized approaches and extensive knowledge.
When Mark visited Orthopedic ONE for an MRI, he felt it was “a very dreadful thing to look forward to.” However, after his appointment, he attested that his MRI technician “provided me with the best customer service I have ever had. She went above and beyond… and showed me how much she cared for patients like me. She knew I had claustrophobia, so she made things as comforting [as possible] for me. I really can’t help but [share] my great experience… and recommend that she get recognition for her services, dedication, and passion for patients.”
Charles entered Orthopedic ONE with similar concerns about MRI scans due to his claustrophobia. But, when he arrived at the office, “the staff recognized I was apprehensive and calmed me down.” They “went above and beyond to make the MRI tolerable,” and his technician took additional care to make Charles feel comfortable during the scan. She “proceeded [as] quickly as possible and got it over without incident. I could not thank her enough.”
Tiffani also gave a shout-out to our imaging team, as they played an important role in her recovery from a wrist injury: “To the X-ray tech in Dublin, thank you for always making an uncomfortable situation the best it could be. To the MRI techs at Grove City, thank you for your kindness and your patience handling a very nervous patient who was not thrilled about an MRI. I know your day was busy, but you treated me with the respect and kindness I desired.”
Our radiology staff prioritizes informed and individualized care above all. We work with patients to deliver a safe and secure experience, easing apprehensions about medical imaging and performing accurate, high-quality scans in a timely and comfortable manner.
The Orthopedic ONE Difference
We are proud to offer on-site imaging services at multiple Orthopedic ONE locations with our skilled medical imaging professionals. Our staff, including our on-site radiologists, are highly experienced and passionate about providing patients with the care they deserve. We treat every orthopedic injury and condition with empathy and understanding, forming a crucial link between the patient, radiologic technician, and orthopedic physician.
In addition to providing patient-centered, streamlined care, we also offer patients lower cost medical imaging services than those available at hospitals and outpatient centers. As a physician-owned orthopedic facility, we are able to deliver cost-effective, yet highly advanced imaging solutions in a welcoming environment.
This November, we take time to recognize the necessity of radiologic technology in patient recovery timelines and celebrate our committed medical imaging team for the vital work that they do. If you have been referred for a scan, consider choosing Orthopedic ONE for integrated care. We offer diagnostic imaging in all of our locations and advanced MRI imaging in four locations, Gahanna, Grove City, Upper Arlington, and Westerville, making it convenient for patients to find the services they need.