X-rays pass radiation through the body and map out the body by detecting where tissue or bones block the rays from passing through.
- To view bone fractures
- To view the lungs and detect soft tissue diseases
Depending on the area being scanned, a patient may be asked to change into the gowns.
The patient either stands or sits and the machine is placed over the region being scanned. The doctor leaves for a minute to run the scan. The exam takes only a few minutes to do, so patients taking x-rays do not need to schedule appointments.
Depending on the area being scanned, a patient may be asked to change into the gowns.
After the exam, all regular activities may resume. See or call your doctor 3-5 days after the exam for results.