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X - Ray Coccyx AP View
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Male, Female
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Overview
What is X - Ray Coccyx AP View?
An X-ray of the coccyx (tailbone) is a safe and painless test to visualise the last bone of the spine, the coccyx (located just above the anus) and the surrounding soft tissues like muscles using small amount of radiation. The image is recorded on a special X-ray film. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 20-30 minutes.
Why is X - Ray Coccyx AP View done?
- To find the cause of coccydynia (pain in the coccyx) that lasts for a long time
- To look for any injury or fracture of the coccyx (tailbone)
- To diagnose any suspected tumors (abnormal growth), infections or birth defects of the spine
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Coccyx AP View
Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Coccyx AP View
Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?
X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.
Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?
The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.
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