X - Ray Both Shoulders AP View near me in Chennai

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 Shoulders AP View in Chennai

What is X - Ray Both Shoulders AP View in Chennai?

X-ray of the shoulder is a test to visualise the area of the shoulder including the shoulder joint, the collar bone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), bone of the upper arm (head of humerus) and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any suspected shoulder dislocation, frozen shoulder, and arthritis of this joint and to monitor the healing of the broken shoulder, after it has been set.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Both Shoulders AP View in Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Both Shoulders AP View in Chennai

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.