X - Ray L S Spine AP LAT Standing View near me in New Delhi

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 L S Spine AP LAT Standing View in New Delhi

What is X - Ray L S Spine AP LAT Standing View in New Delhi?

An X-ray of the LS spine (lumbo-sacral spine) is a safe and painless test to visualise the area of the lower back which consists of five lumbar vertebrae (L1 to L5) and the sacrum (a triangular bone at the end of the spine). It also helps to visualise their intervertebral discs with the surrounding soft tissues like skin and muscles using small amount of radiation. The image is recorded on a special X-ray film. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 20-30 minutes.