X - Ray Right Elbow Joint AP & LAT View

Also known as X - Ray Right Elbow Joint - Antero Posterior & Lateral Views

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 Right Elbow Joint AP & LAT View

What is X - Ray Right Elbow Joint AP & LAT View?

The area of the elbow includes the bones of the forearm, upper arm, and elbow joint. In Anterior-Posterior (AP) projection, X-rays pass from the front to the back of the patient. The lateral view is taken from the patient’s side. This detects fractures, dislocations surrounding the elbow joint. An X-ray uses radiation to create a picture of the area. A radiologist will assess the images and send a report.

It diagnoses any fractured bones of the elbow joint, infections, osteoporosis, and arthritis.

A plain X-ray usually takes 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 Right Elbow Joint AP & LAT View used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones of the elbow 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 of this joint.
To diagnose any suspected arthritis or dislocation of the elbow joint.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Right Elbow Joint AP & LAT View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Right Elbow Joint AP & 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.