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Understanding X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Kalyan
What is X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Kalyan?
X-Ray Cervical Spine LAT.View is an imaging test that helps detect any potential fractures, dislocations, bone lesions, or degenerative diseases of the cervical spine. An X-ray is a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation that gives images of the affected joint. It helps visualize any abnormality with the neck and cervical spine.
The X-ray is conducted while the patient is standing facing the side of their neck towards the X-ray machine. X-rays are relatively safe but can be dangerous in some cases. Exposure to the radiation can pose a minor risk to the patient. Pregnant women cannot get an X-ray done as there is a small chance that the radiation can harm the baby in the womb
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Kalyan
Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Kalyan
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.
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