X - Ray Dorso-Lumbar (DL) Spine LAT View near me in Vellore

Also referred as

DL Region LAT X-ray

Spine Thoracolumbar LAT X-ray

Dorsolumbar Spine Lateral X-Ray

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The Lumbar Vertebrae are the five vertebral bones situated at the bottom of the spine. The majority of backaches may be traced to this location in the lower back. A doctor will order an X-ray if a patient complains of recurrent back problems. X-rays are high-frequency radioactive rays that can reflect a picture of the bones when transmitted through the body. They are either of AP (top to bottom) or a Lateral (side to side) view.

The X-ray will reveal any anomalies, injuries, fractures, suspected disc problems like spondylolisthesis, arthritis causing the symptoms. If a problem is found, more tests may be ordered to provide a complete diagnosis. A dorso-lumbar spine X-ray is performed while in a lying position and does not need any special preparation.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Dorso-Lumbar (DL) Spine LAT View in Vellore

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

5th Sep 2026