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The sensation of pain is affected by many things and is often unrelated to any abnormalities that might be seen on scans or X-rays.
An X-ray will confirm the diagnosis.
You may have blood tests, chest and lower back X-rays.
An X-ray will often be performed to look for any fractures.
X-ray: These are images (pictures) usually taken to show up bones and certain other tissues to diagnose problems.
Radiotherapy is delivered using a special type of X-ray machine called a linear accelerator, or ‘Linac’.
Radiotherapy uses repeated treatments of high-energy X-rays in small doses to kill cancer cells.
Diagnostic tests You may be sent for an x-ray. Please wait in the waiting room on your return.
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No X-rays or radioactive materials are used. This test will help the doctor decide on the best treatment for you.
In the Emergency Department The injury is usually picked up on an X-ray, and will be referred to the Orthopaedic Registrar.
X-rays are carried out at the same time as the camera procedure.
They may also refer you for further tests (scans, X-rays or endoscopic procedures).
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CT scanning does involve X-rays and has the usual risks associated with ionising radiation.
Often an X-ray is performed to ensure that is no glass in the wound or to assess any damage to underlying bone or joint. What is the natural history?
The diagnosis is usually made on an X-ray of the wrist.
angioplasty is a procedure where the narrowed or short blockage of the artery is stretched open using small balloons; this procedure is performed using X-ray
