1. X-ray
● Uses: Primarily for viewing bones, detecting fractures, lung conditions, and dental
problems.
● Pros: Quick, inexpensive, widely available.
● Cons: Limited for soft tissues, involves radiation.
2. CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
● Uses: Detailed imaging of internal organs, bones, and blood vessels, used for trauma,
cancer, or internal bleeding.
● Pros: High detail, fast results.
● Cons: Higher radiation dose, expensive.
3. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
● Uses: Soft tissue imaging (brain, spinal cord, muscles, joints), no radiation.
● Pros: Excellent for soft tissue details, no radiation.
● Cons: Expensive, longer procedure, not for patients with certain implants.