What is Bone X-ray (Radiography)?
An x-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Imaging with x-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.
A bone x-ray makes images of any bone in the body, including the hand, wrist, arm, foot, ankle, knee, leg or spine.
What are some common uses of the procedure?
A bone x-ray is used to:
- diagnose broken bones or joint dislocation
- demonstrate proper alignment and stabilization of bony fragments following treatment of a fracture
- guide orthopedic surgery, such as spine repair/fusion, joint replacement and fracture reductions
- look for injury, infection, arthritis, abnormal bone growths, bony changes seen in metabolic conditions
- assist in the detection and diagnosis of bone cancer
- locate foreign objects in soft tissues around or in bones
What is a Chest X-ray (Chest Radiography)?
The chest x-ray is the most commonly performed diagnostic x-ray examination. A chest x-ray makes images of the heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels and the bones of the spine and chest.
An x-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Imaging with x-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging.
What are some common uses of the procedure?
The chest x-ray is performed to evaluate the lungs, heart and chest wall.
A chest x-ray is typically the first imaging test used to help diagnose symptoms such as:
- shortness of breath
- a bad or persistent cough
- chest pain or injury
- fever
Physicians use the examination to help diagnose or monitor treatment for conditions such as:
- pneumonia
- heart failure and other heart problems
- emphysema
- lung cancer
- other medical conditions
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