X - Ray Both Hips Joints AP View near me in Pune

Also referred as

Both Hip JointsX-Ray B AP view

X-Ray Pelvis Hips AP View

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X - Ray Both Hips Joints AP View test is used to visualize the pelvis and the bones of the hip joint and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the hip joint and to monitor the healing of the broken bone after it has been set and detect any infection, osteoporosis, deformities, or abnormal growth of the bones.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Both Hips Joints AP View in Pune

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.

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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Last Updated

8th Dec 2025