X-Ray

X-rays are often used for imaging bones, detecting bone fractures, diagnosing and following arthritic changes as well as bone cancer.

Unless your X-ray is the result of an emergency and requires immediate attention, before the test, you want to avoid eating or drinking for about 2 hours before your X-Ray.

Some patients maybe asked for a urine sample for a pregnancy test. As with most imaging tests, pregnant women and their doctors should discuss the risk of having the test while they are pregnant.

X-ray imaging is a quick, commonly used exam that helps providers evaluate many areas of the body. X-rays may be used to look at bones and joints, chest and lungs, abdomen, spine, injuries, arthritis, infections, foreign objects, and other medical concerns.

For most routine X-ray exams, no special preparation is needed. You may eat and drink normally unless your provider gives you different instructions.

Please let the technologist know before your exam if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

In most cases, an X-Ray exam is safe for patients with metal implants, except for a few types.