What Do X-rays Show?
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X-rays are a form of invisible electromagnetic energy of short wavelength (radiation) that is produced when high-speed electrons strike a heavy metal. X-rays can be used to produce images of bones, organs, and internal tissues. Low doses of X-rays are passed through the tissues and cast images - essentially shadows - onto film or a fluorescent screen showing structural changes...
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Knee X-ray
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X-rays of the knee may be helpful in management of knee injuries.X-rays are a form of invisible electromagnetic energy of short wavelength that is... Read more »
Bone X-ray
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A bone x-ray may detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.Alternative NamesX-ray - boneHow the test is performedThe test is... Read more »
Dental X-rays
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Dental x-rays are a type of picture of the teeth and mouth. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. They are of... Read more »
Chest X-ray
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Alternative NamesChest radiography; Serial chest x-ray;... Read more »
X-ray: skeleton
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A skeletal x-ray is an imaging test used to detect fractures, tumors, or conditions that cause wearing away (degeneration) of the bone. ... Read more »
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