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Bone X-ray



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Bone X-ray

Definition:

A bone x-ray may detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.


Alternative Names:

X-ray - bone


How the test is performed:

The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an x-ray technician. You will position the bone to be x-rayed on the table, pictures are then taken, and the bone is repositioned, if necessary, for different views.


How to prepare for the test:


Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must remove all jewelry.


How the test will feel:

The x-rays themselves are painless. However, repositioning the bone may be uncomfortable.


Why the test is performed:

A bone x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.




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