Bone X-rayFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
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: advertisement 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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