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Bone x-rayDefinitionA bone x-ray may detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone. Alternative NamesX-ray - bone Why the Test is PerformedA bone x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone. How the Test is PerformedThe test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an x-ray technician. You will position the bone to be x-rayed on the table, pictures are then taken, and the bone is repositioned, if necessary, for different views. How to Prepare for the TestInform the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must remove all jewelry. How the Test Will FeelThe x-rays themselves are painless. However, repositioning the bone may be uncomfortable. RisksThere is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray. A protective shield may be worn over areas not being scanned. What Abnormal Results MeanAbnormal findings include fractures, bone tumors, degenerative bone conditions, and osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone caused by an infection). Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
Review Date: 7/18/2007 Reviewed By: Stuart Bentley-Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.  |
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