X - Ray Both Wrists AP & LAT Views near me in Howrah

Also referred as

Bilateral Wrist X-Ray – AP & Lateral

AP and Lateral Views of Both Wrist Joints

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The X - Ray Both Wrists AP & LAT Views is a test to visualize the eight bones of the wrist joint (known as carpal bones), the lower ends of the forearm bones (radius and ulna), wrist joint, and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any fracture of the bones of the wrist joint and to monitor the healing of the broken bones after it has been set and diagnose any suspected arthritis or dislocation of the wrist joint.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Both Wrists AP & LAT Views in Howrah

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

15th Nov 2025