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X - Ray Dorso Lumbar Spine (DL Spine) AP & LAT Views

Also referred as

Dorsolumbar Spine X-Ray – AP & Lateral

AP and Lateral Views Dorso-Lumbar Spine

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The X - Ray Dorso Lumbar Spine (DL Spine) AP & LAT Views is a non-invasive, painless test that uses a little radiation to see the vertebral bones of the lower back, their intervertebral discs, and the surrounding soft tissues such as skin and muscles. The image takes on a specially developed X-ray film. The X-ray picture is black and white.

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

This test verifies the source of persistent lower back discomfort and examines the spinal bones for any injuries or fractures (vertebrae). It also helps in the diagnosis of any suspected tumors, arthritis, osteoporosis, or spinal infections.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Dorso Lumbar Spine (DL Spine) AP & LAT Views

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

11th Oct 2025