X - Ray Both Hip Joints AP View

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Both Hip Joints AP View

What is X - Ray Both Hip Joints AP View?

An X-Ray of both the hip joint is a painless and harmless procedure that uses a little radiation dose to see the pelvic, the fractures in the hip socket, and the soft tissues around it. An X-Ray of both hip joints is done to identify any fractures of the joints that make up the hip joint. It also helps to track the recovery of the fractured bone once it has been fixed.

An X-Ray diagnostic of the hip joints allows identifying infection, osteoporosis, malformations, or any abnormal skeletal development. This helps the doctors to rule out any possibility of osteoarthritis as well as hip displacement. You can visit 1mg for more details and information about the test.

What is X - Ray Both Hip Joints AP View used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the hip joint and to monitor the healing of the broken bone, after it has been set.
To detect any infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones.
To diagnose any suspected osteoarthritis or dislocation of the hip joint.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Both Hip Joints AP View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Both Hip Joints AP View

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.