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Bone X-ray    See images

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Alternative names:

X-ray - bone(s)

Definition:

An X-ray used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the 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 are asked to position the bone to be X-rayed on the table. The pictures are then taken, repositioning the bone for different views.

How to Prepare for the Test

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

Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experiences, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:

• infant test or procedure preparation (birth to 1 year)
• toddler test or procedure preparation (1 to 3 years)
• preschooler test or procedure preparation (3 to 6 years)
• schoolage test or procedure preparation (6 to 12 years)
• adolescent test or procedure preparation (12 to 18 years)

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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