X - Ray Left Hip Joint LAT View

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 Left Hip Joint LAT View

What is X - Ray Left Hip Joint LAT View?

X-Ray Left Hip Joint LAT View is a safe and painless imaging test to visualize the hip joints and associated soft tissues using small amounts of ionizing radiations. Dense body parts like bones appear white in color, while soft tissues usually appear dark in color. Sometimes, a contrast agent would be used to get more detailed information. This test analyzes the hip joints for potential abnormalities like fractures, dislocations, osteoporosis, infections, and arthritis. The test can also be used to analyze how the hip joints are healing post-surgery.

X-rays are generally not recommended for pregnant women because of the risk to the baby. The patient would be asked to remove the jewelry and may be asked to wear a hospital gown.

What is X - Ray Left Hip Joint LAT View used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the hip joint and to monitor the healing of the broken bone, after it has been set.
To detect any infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones.
To diagnose any suspected osteoarthritis or dislocation of the hip joint.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Left Hip Joint LAT View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Left Hip Joint LAT View

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.