Some people worry that X-rays aren’t safe because radiation exposure can cause cell mutations that may lead to cancer. However, the amount of radiation you’re exposed to during an...
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Your provider will view and interpret your x-rays that are done in the office and explain the results to you.
Some people worry that X-rays aren’t safe because radiation exposure can cause cell mutations that may lead to cancer. However, the amount of radiation you’re exposed to during an...
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A technologist positions your body to obtain the necessary views. He or she may use pillows or sponges to help you hold the proper position. During the X-ray exposure,...
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An X-ray machine is essentially a camera. Instead of visible light, however, it uses X-rays to expose structures inside the body. The part of your body that requires examination is positioned between...
X-rays use radiation to produce an image of the body’s internal structure. They are typically used to diagnose and assess bone degeneration or disease, fractures and dislocations, infections or tumors....
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The MRI examination poses almost no risk to the average patient when appropriate safety guidelines are followed. There are no known side effects of an MRI scan.
A radiologist, a physician specifically trained to supervise and interpret radiology tests such as MRI, will analyze the images and send a signed report to your primary care or...
An open MRI machine helps relieve anxiety if you are uncomfortable in enclosed spaces. An open MRI means you will not be placed in a tunnel or tube and...