Neurointerventional Radiology
Neurointerventional Radiology is a new subspecialty that helps treat problems in the brain, spine, and their associated structures. This subspecialty allows neurological conditions to be treated in a less invasive fashion than was possible in the past. This translates into safer treatment and more rapid recovery for patients. Modalities used in this subspecialty include angiography, CT, MRI, Nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and radiography. Angiography is the most commonly used. SDI offers a full range of neurointerventional radiology procedures.

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Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty used to diagnose, manage, and treat serious disease. Nuclear medicine techniques use small amounts of radioactive materials to demonstrate both organ function and structure.

Nuclear medicine is especially beneficial for diagnosing and staging many types of cancers and often can identify abnormalities before they become apparent on other diagnostic tests. This early detection allows treatment of diseases earlier in their stages. Nuclear medicine is also important in the detection and characterization of cardiac disease. The amount of radiation from a nuclear medicine procedure is comparable to that received during a routine X-ray.

There are nearly one hundred different nuclear medicine imaging procedures available. Every major organ system can be imaged by nuclear medicine. Several of SDI’s physicians specialize in Nuclear Medicine.

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Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Vascular and Interventional radiology utilizes an assortment of tools to treat diseases in a relatively non-invasive way. Many of the new procedures take the place of more invasive surgery or provide therapy for diseases which were untreatable in the past. The list of relatively less-invasive procedures continues to grow as advanced technology provides enhanced tools and techniques. Interventional radiologists use all imaging modalities, but the most common include angiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound. SDI has several fellowship trained vascular and interventional radiologists in its group.

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Women's Imaging
Women's Imaging is an emerging area of Radiology that places emphasis on the unique health needs of women and provides an increased focus on public awareness and screening programs. Some of the key areas that Women’s Imaging focuses on are Breast Cancer, the female reproductive system, uterine and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease. Radiologists that specialize in Women’s Imaging use a variety of modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of specific female health concerns, including: Mammography, ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), X-ray, and Nuclear Medicine.

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Neuroradiology
Neuroradiology is a subspecialty that includes imaging of the brain and spinal cord, as well as the surrounding supportive structures such as the skull, spine, and intervertebral discs. Common conditions that are diagnosed by neuro imaging include stroke, disc herniation, fractures, tumors, infection, and multiple sclerosis.

CT, MRI, ultrasound, and in selected cases, Angiography, are the modalities used to 'look inside' the brain or spine.

SDI offers all of the above described neuroradiology diagnostic modalities. The radiologist physicians of SDI have extensive training and experience in the interpretation of these studies and in the diagnosis of a myriad of neurologic conditions.

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Pediatric Radiology
Unlike other Radiological subspecialty areas, Pediatric Radiology is defined by the age group of which it serves. In doing so, all imaging modalities can be applied to evaluate each of the body systems. With a coordinated effort from clinical input the goal is to provide top quality medical care. Clinicians can consult with Pediatric Radiologists and solve the unique diagnostic dilemmas of children as they proceed from infancy to adolescence.

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Musculoskeletal Radiology
Musculoskeletal Radiology is a subspecialty that is comprised of imaging and diagnosis of diseases or injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. This includes imaging of muscles, bones, joints, and their components, including cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

While standard X-ray of fractured bones or dislocated joints has been used in radiology since its beginning, musculoskeletal imaging techniques and diagnostic capabilities have progressed far beyond basic X-ray. Modern musculoskeletal radiology now uses advanced techniques to detect and evaluate more subtle but significant injuries. These modalities include CT (computed tomography), nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and especially MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

The role of musculoskeletal radiology in the assessment of sports injuries in athletes has also led to this subspecialty being known as Sports Imaging. The imaging diagnosis of athletic injuries requires knowledge of the types of injuries to which athletes involved in specific sports activities are prone. It also requires knowledge of the anatomic detail that previously could not be achieved by other methods but that is now visible through high-quality MRI examinations. For these reasons, advanced training and expertise, beyond that of general radiology, have become important in this subspecialty area.  SDI is proud to provide expert radiological interpretation for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other professional and semi-professional sports teams in the Tampa Bay area.

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