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Radiology uses X-Rays to produce images of the inside of your body, allowing us to visualise and to make a diagnosis of the source of a problem (e.g.: fracture, arthritis, pneumonia, sinusitis, tumour, etc.) before moving on to more specialized...Read more
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Digital mammography is a safe computerized medical imaging technique, that uses X-rays in low doses, to obtain a high resolution image of the internal structure of the breast. This allows the detection of benign or malignant tumors and changes in...Read more
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Ultrasound is a medical imaging technique using ultrasound waves to obtain diagnostic images from various parts of the body. The ultrasounds (high frequency sound vibration), emitted by a probe covered with a water-based gel, are transmitted in...Read more
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an imaging technique that uses a magnet to generate a magnetic field and thus obtain images of the human body. No radiation is produced. The patient lies on a table and the part of the body that is examined enters...Read more
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Computed Tomography, (CT or CT-scan), is one of the best techniques of modern medical imaging. Non-invasive and painless, it is an examination that combines X-rays and computer technology to produce detailed images of bone cross-sections, soft...Read more
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Bone Densitometry is a diagnostic technique using a low dose of X-rays, to evaluate bone mineral density. In other words, it evaluates the strength of the skeleton by measuring the calcium content in the bones. This allows the analysis of the risk...Read more
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Arthrography is a radiological examination (X-rays) which consists of introducing a contrast medium (dye) into a joint (shoulder, hip, etc.) followed by taking X-rays. The injection of an iodinated contrast medium allows confirmation of the...Read more
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This procedure focuses on the large intestine (colon).Read more
You will be taken to the fluoroscopy room where, lying on a table, the radiologist will be able to observe the contrast medium inserted into your rectum through a small cannula. The radiologist...
Many exams
covered
by RAMQ
Specific knowledge in
cancer screening for:
breast | chest | colon | prostate
