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X-rays are a form of radiation like light or radio waves. X-rays pass through most objects, including the body. Once it is carefully aimed at the part of the body being examined, an x-ray machine produces a small burst of radiation that passes through the body, recording an image on photographic film or a special detector.
To make an x-ray (radiograph), a part of the body is exposed to a small quantity of x-rays, and since bone, fat, muscle, tumors, and other masses all absorb x-rays at different levels; you see different shaded structures on the digital image that is produced.
When properly used by a radiologist and technologist specially trained to minimize exposure, x-rays are safe and no radiation remains afterward.
We offer the full complement of general X-ray studies for all age groups and health needs. X-ray is a long-standing imaging technology used in many different ways as part of a medical assessment. It is often considered the initial study for an easy and quick evaluation. X-ray technology requires a small amount of radiation to create the images of the area being evaluated.
The risks associated with medical X-rays are frequently exaggerated. If you are worried about any treatment or scans you may be having, speak to your GP, your specialist or one of our radiographers. If they know of your concerns they will always make time to explain the examination or treatment in more detail.
Download this document for specific information on what happens during your digital x-ray exam.
The radiographer will decide what views are needed based on the clinical history written on the imaging request completed by your referring doctor. There is a wide variety of X-rays that can be taken. Radiographers will guide you during the procedure to enable them to produce optimum diagnostic quality images.
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