Thoracic spine x-rayFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com. Vertebral radiography; X-ray - spine; Thoracic x-ray; Spine x-ray; Thoracic spine films; Back films What the risks are: There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray. Special considerations: The x-ray will not detect problemsin the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues,because theycan't be seen well on an x-ray.
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