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X - Ray Dorsal Spine LAT View

Also referred as

X-Ray Mid-Back LAT View

X-Ray Dorsal Spine Lateral

X-Ray Thoracic Spine LAT

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An X-Ray Dorsal Spine LAT View is a non-invasive examination that allows you to visualise the twelve thoracic vertebrae (T1 - T12) that make up the middle section of your spine. Additionally, using a tiny amount of radiation helps visualise their intervertebral discs and surrounding soft tissues such as skin and muscles.

The actual radiation exposure period is often less than a second, while the entire exam may take 20 and 30 minutes.

The X-Ray Dorsal Spine LAT View determines the source of severe back pain and searches for spinal bones injuries or fractures (vertebrae). Identify any suspected tumors, arthritis, osteoporosis, or spinal infections. Also, examine the spine for any anomalies in its curvatures, like lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis, or birth abnormalities.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Dorsal Spine LAT View

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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Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand)

MBBS, MD Lab Medicine

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Last Updated

20th Oct 2025