TSAOG SERVICE
Imaging Centers
TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine Imaging Centers are state-of-the-art, ACR-accredited facilities. This quality designation indicates our ability to meet or exceed superior national standards. Our imaging center team is well qualified, through education and certification, to perform and interpret your medical images.
MRI and CT Scan Services in San Antonio, TX
The Imaging Centers at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine offer non-invasive and painless diagnostic procedures through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computerized Tomography (CT) to be completed for your diagnostic work-up. These imaging services will allow for your physician to confirm bone and soft-tissue injuries or diseases that may not be found by a regular x-ray or physical exam.
While the scan time for your imaging procedure varies, please plan on being with us for approximately one hour. This will ensure time to register you for your scan and allow for changing into and out of the gown you will be required to wear for your exam.
While the scan time for your imaging procedure varies, please plan on being with us for approximately one hour. This will ensure time to register you for your scan and allow for changing into and out of the gown you will be required to wear for your exam.
Our Imaging Accreditations
Did you know that TSAOG’s imaging facilities are accredited by the American College of Radiology? What does ACR accreditation mean?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an MRI and a CT scan?
An MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissue such as muscles, ligaments, tendons and discs. A CT scan uses a series of x-rays taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images, which makes it especially useful for looking at bone. Your physician will decide which test gives the clearest answer for your injury or condition.
Will my MRI or CT scan hurt?
Both procedures are non-invasive, and most patients feel nothing during the scan itself. You will lie on a padded table and stay as still as possible while the images are taken. MRI machines make loud knocking sounds, so we provide ear protection.
How long should I plan to be at the imaging center?
Scan times vary by procedure, but we recommend setting aside about one hour for your visit. That gives us time to complete your registration, help you change into a gown and get you back into your own clothes after the exam.
What does ACR accreditation mean for me as a patient?
Our imaging centers are accredited by the American College of Radiology, which means our equipment, staff and procedures meet or exceed national quality standards. Our imaging team is well qualified through education and certification to perform and interpret your scans, so you can feel confident in the results your physician receives.
Should I tell the imaging team about implants, devices or pregnancy?
Please let us know before your appointment if you have a pacemaker, metal implants, surgical hardware or any other device in your body. Some devices can affect whether an MRI is safe or change how we perform your scan. Tell us as well if you are pregnant or think you might be.
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