Testing Services

Testing Services in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama

If you’ve been dealing with orthopedic pain in your spine, hip, knee, or other joint, you may need testing to get the issue diagnosed properly. You can find orthopedic testing and other orthopedic services at Southlake Orthopaedics, a multi-specialty medical provider. Located in Hoover and Birmingham-Grandview, AL, and serving central Alabama, Southlake Orthopaedics offers orthopedic services to help our patients experience less pain, more living.

Our Orthopedic Testing Services

Before an orthopedic issue can be treated, the root cause must be diagnosed. To do so properly, different types of testing are done to give physicians a clearer view of the problem. These can include imaging tests, flexibility tests, muscle tests, and laboratory studies. At Southlake Orthopaedics, we offer testing like:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans

An MRI scan is a type of imaging that uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images of the internal parts of the body. MRI images provide strong contrast between different types of soft tissue, so they are ideal for evaluating injuries and conditions in the muscles and joints.

At Southlake Orthopaedics, we have our own MRI machines at our Hoover and Grandview locations that are accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our MRI facilities are staffed by board-certified radiologists and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-certified technologists.

Electrodiagnostic Testing

Electrodiagnostic testing involves measuring the electrical activity in a patient’s nerves and muscles. It helps diagnose orthopedic injuries and diseases that may slow or stop electrical signals. Two tests are commonly used: electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS). These tests are typically administered by neurologists or physiatrists and can often be performed at one of Southlake Orthopaedics’ locations.

Your orthopedist may recommend electrodiagnostic testing for various conditions that can result from pressure on a nerve, particularly in the arm, elbow, or wrist. These conditions are known as compressive neuropathies and include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome: pressure on the median nerve as it passes between the wrist bones and under the transverse ligament
Thoracic outlet syndrome: pressure on the brachial plexus, a cluster of nerves that passes under the collarbone at the shoulder
Ulnar nerve entrapment: pressure on the ulnar nerve as it passes behind the elbow
Cervical radiculopathy: pinched nerve, pressure on the nerve roots as they exit the spinal column at the neck

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY

Along with MRIs and electrodiagnostic testing, we also offer additional testing on-site, including:

Arthrography of the hip and shoulder
Joint aspirations
Laboratory studies
Muscle tests
X-ray
Functional baseline evaluation
Flexibility tests

Our team of board-certified orthopedic physicians works diligently to determine the cause of your pain, provide a diagnosis, and offer suitable treatment options, such as surgery or rehabilitation.

Make an Appointment for Orthopedic Testing at Southlake Orthopaedics Today

If you’re struggling with joint pain or other orthopedic symptoms, don’t wait to determine the cause and get proper treatment. Trust the experienced orthopedic specialists at Southlake Orthopaedics to provide thorough orthopedic testing. Our team provides compassionate and personalized care for every patient, from diagnosis to treatment. To request an appointment for testing at our Hoover or Birmingham-Grandview, AL, locations, contact us today.

Testing Services

Our Orthopedic Testing Services

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans

Electrodiagnostic Testing

NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY

Make an Appointment for Orthopedic Testing at Southlake Orthopaedics Today

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