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X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View near me in Patna

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Male, Female
Test Preparation
  1. Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
  2. You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
  3. 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.
  4. You may be asked to empty your bladder and pass stools before the X-ray.

Understanding X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Patna


What is X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Patna?

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 Patna


Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Cervical Spine LAT View in Patna

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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