X-Ray (2 Views) Test

X-rays use a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of any bone in the body. It is often used to diagnose fractured bones or joint dislocation. Bone x-rays are the fastest and easiest way for the doctor to identify bone fractures, injuries and joint abnormalities. X-Rays involve exposing the required part of the body to ionizing radiation to produce images of your bones. It is a non- invasive test. Post Anterior (PA) and Lateral (LAT) are the two views which are often used to diagnose problems.

There is no special preparation for X-Rays. You will be asked to wear a gown during the procedure. You will have to remove all jewellery and metal accessories including glasses and implants. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or could possibly be pregnant as imaging procedures are not performed to prevent exposure of radiation to fetus. However, it is imperative to remember that no radiation remains in a patient's body after an x-ray examination.

• Study of the images along with comparison to an unaffected image can indicate the presence of: Pneumonia (Inflammatory condition in the lungs)
• Interstitial lung disease ( affecting tissue and space around the air sacs)
• Heart failure
• Bone fracture
• Hiatal hernia (abnormal pushing of organ through tissue in the diaphragm)

You will be asked to wear a gown and remove all metal accessories. The radiologist or technician will position you on the table and place the x-ray film holder on the part of the body being imaged. You will be required to stay very still during the procedure. You will be repositioned for another view. Two or three images are taking for accuracy. A typical examination takes 5 to 10 minutes.