X - Ray Dorsal Spine AP & LAT Views near me in Mumbai

Also referred as

Dorsal Spine X-Ray – AP & Lateral

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The X - Ray Dorsal Spine AP & LAT Views visualizes the dorsal spine/thoracic spine consisiting of twelve vertebrae comprising the middle back bone. It also helps to visualise the intervertebral discs and the surrounding soft tissues like skin and muscles. Anterior- posterior(AP) and lateral(LAT) views are taken by placing the X-ray beam in front and sideways of the patient respectively.

This test is advised by a physician to identify fractures , tumors and causes of back pain. It is also used to detect degenerative changes in the spine, especially if the patient has undergone a trauma or an injury to the spine.

Pregnant women should inform the physicians about their condition.

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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 Oct 2025