1. X -ray
â Uses: Primarily for viewing bones, detecting fractures, lung
conditions, and dental
problems.
â Pros: Quick, inexpensive, widely available.
â Cons: Limited for soft tissues, involves radiation.
2. CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
â Uses: Detailed imaging of internal organs, bones, and blood
vessels, used for trauma,
cancer, or internal bleeding.
â Pros: High detail, fast results.
â Cons: Higher radiation dose, expensive.
3. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
â Uses: Soft tissue imaging (brain, spinal cord, muscles, joints),
no radiation.
â Pros: Excellent for soft tissue details, no radiation.
â Cons: Expensive, longer procedure, not for patients with certain implants.
4. Ultrasound (USG)
â Uses: Pregnancy monitoring, abdominal and pelvic issues, heart conditions
(echocardiograms).
â Pros: Safe (no radiation), real -time imaging, inexpensive.
â Cons: Limited for dense tissues, image quality affected by body
fat or gas