X - Ray Left Knee Skyline 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 Knee Skyline View

What is X - Ray Left Knee Skyline View?

The skyline/axial view provides useful information about the morphology and anatomy of the patella-femoral joint. It captures an axial projection of the patella (kneecap). It suits patients who can maintain a semi-recumbent (partly reclining) position on the examination table. An X-ray uses radiation to create a picture of what is going on inside the body. A radiologist will assess the images and send a report to your doctor.

This view is used to assess a patellar fracture and subluxation (partial dislocation) and is useful for detecting patellofemoral joint disease in orthopedics.

An X-ray usually takes less than 15 minutes. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, so it is a safe and painless technique.

What is X - Ray Left Knee Skyline View used for?

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

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Left Knee Skyline View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Left Knee Skyline 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.