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Thoracic spine X-ray    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

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 a number of back problems because these problems involve the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues, which are not well visualized on an X-ray.

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