X-ray is the oldest, most widely used form of medical imaging.  An x-ray picture is called a Radiograph.  Capital Imaging employs the most advanced form of X-ray imaging called Direct Digital Radiography. The technology is the same as that of a digital camera.  X-ray film is no longer required, meaning your X-ray exam is a faster, more highly advanced study with only a minimal amount of radiation.  Our Equipment

If you think of x-ray as a still picture, then fluoroscopy is a moving picture.  Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses contrast material and x-rays to visualize joints and internal organs in motion.  An x-ray beam is passed through the area being examined and a Digital image is evaluated by the radiologist on a high resolution TV monitor.   Our Equipment

Computed Tomography, or CT, is a diagnostic procedure that combines digital x-ray techniques with computer technology.  This combination makes it possible to obtain highly detailed cross-sectional images of internal organs.  Our multi-slice spiral CT scanner acquired higher quality images, 75% faster than previously possible. Our Equipment

MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radiowaves to produce highly detailed images of internal organs and tissues.  It is safe and causes no discomfort to the patient.  MRI is able to detect soft tissue abnormalities that might be hidden by bone in other diagnostic imaging methods.  Capital Imaging Associates was the first to bring Magnetic Resonance Imaging to upstate New York, and our technologists are some of the most experienced MRI technologists in the country. Our Equipment

All MRI machines use a strong magnetic field.  Simply put…the stronger the magnetic field the better the pictures and the faster the exam time.  Currently, all OPEN MRI machines use a magnetic field of 1 Tesla or less, most often much less.  Capital Imaging Associates’ ESPREE™OPEN MRI uses a 1.5 Tesla magnetic field, it has a larger opening than any other OPEN MRI unit and is capable of imaging patients up to 550 lbs.  Unique to the industry, this MRI unit also allows us to perform high quality Breast MRI in an OPEN machine, a major Technological advancement in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Our Equipment

DXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) detects early bone loss by measuring the bone mineral density of your spine and hip.  DXA scanning is the most accurate diagnostic testing procedure available to measure bone density.  The test consists of two simple 30 second scans, and no preparation is required. Our Equipment