Physicians commonly choose DEXA because it uses a low level of radiation (about the same as you would get on a flight from New York to Los Angeles), but detects low levels of bone loss much better ...

MRI is a form of nonionizing radiation that allows imaging of bone marrow, soft tissues (including cartilage, ligaments, and tendons) and neurovascular structures in three planes (Fig. 18).

X-ray imaging is widely used to ... X-rays can detect abnormal growths, including bone cancer. 2. Chest * Lung Conditions: X-rays can help diagnose tuberculosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.