X - Ray Both Sacro-Iliac (SI) Joint AP View near me in Dombivli

This test is for

Male, Female

Earliest reports in

24-48 hours

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Both Sacro-Iliac (SI) Joint AP View in Dombivli

What is X - Ray Both Sacro-Iliac (SI) Joint AP View in Dombivli?

X-ray of the sacroiliac joint is a test to visualise the area of the back where the spine joins with the pelvis (hip bones).

This test is prescribed by the doctor to look for and diagnose the cause of lower back pain which could be due to sacroilitis (inflammation of this joint) or ankylosing spondylitis (a form of arthritis that affects the spine).

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Both Sacro-Iliac (SI) Joint AP View in Dombivli

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.