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Medical Imaging for Persons with Mobility Limitations

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Mobility disabilities may be permanent, temporary, or relieved with therapy or medication. They can range from a spinal cord injury, amputation, back disorder, cerebral palsy, or neuromuscular disorder to multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Many disabilities lead to the use of mobility devices (i.e., canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, motorized aids, and stretchers). A team of dedicated professionals and their tools are able to assist in meeting those challenges. Although each imaging modality is unique, their unified goal is to improve healthcare results and provide a safe patient experience.

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Abbreviations

ACR:

American College of Radiology

ADA:

Americans with Disabilities Act

CT:

Computed tomography

DXA:

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

FDG:

Fluorodeoxyglucose radioactive marker for PET

IV:

Intravenous

MQSA:

Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

PET:

Positron emission tomography

PICC:

Peripherally inserted central catheter

TMJ:

Temporomandibular joint

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    Meredith Gammons

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Gammons, M. (2019). Medical Imaging for Persons with Mobility Limitations. In: Hollar, D. (eds) Advances in Exercise and Health for People With Mobility Limitations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98452-0_9

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