X - Ray Left Sacro-Iliac Joint Oblique View near me in Lakhimpur

Also known as X-Ray SI Joint Oblique Left, X-Ray sacroiliac Oblique Left, SI Joint Oblique View X-Ray

This test is for

Male, Female

Earliest reports in

24 hours

Test Preparation

You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiation may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Informed consent is required.

Understanding X - Ray Left Sacro-Iliac Joint Oblique View in Lakhimpur

What is X - Ray Left Sacro-Iliac Joint Oblique View in Lakhimpur?

An X-ray of the sacroiliac joint is a safe and painless test to visualise the area of the back where the spine joins with the pelvis (hip bones). The image is recorded on a special X-ray film. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 15-20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Left Sacro-Iliac Joint Oblique View in Lakhimpur

Q. 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.

Q. 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.