X - Ray Dorsal Spine (DS) Flexion & Extension View near me in Kolkata

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.
You may be asked to empty your bladder and pass stools before the X-ray.

Understanding X - Ray Dorsal Spine (DS) Flexion & Extension View in Kolkata

What is X - Ray Dorsal Spine (DS) Flexion & Extension View in Kolkata?

X - Ray Dorsal Spine Ext And Flext is a test to visualize the twelve thoracic vertebrae (T1 - T12) which forms the middle part of your backbone. It also helps to visualize their intervertebral discs and the surrounding soft tissues like skin and muscles.The cervical spine flexion and extension views demonstrate the seven vertebrae of the cervical spine when the patient is in a lateral position.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to find the cause of the back pain that lasts for a long time,look for any injury or fracture of the spinal bones and detect suspected disc problems like spondylolisthesis.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Dorsal Spine (DS) Flexion & Extension View in Kolkata

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Dorsal Spine (DS) Flexion & Extension View in Kolkata

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.