X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint AP & LAT Views

Also referred as

X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint - Antero Posterior & Lateral Views

AP and Lateral Views Left Shoulder Joint

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The X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint AP & LAT Views is a safe and painless method to visualize the shoulder using a small amount of radiation. The area of the shoulder includes the shoulder joint, the collar bone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), bone of the upper arm (head of humerus) and the soft tissues (skin and muscles) surrounding it. It is recommended in case of symptoms such as pain, tenderness or swelling in the shoulder.

This method is used to detect any fractures, infection, abnormal growth, dislocation of the joints or a frozen shoulder. It can also be used as a guide for a surgery as well as a procedure to monitor the healing process post surgery.

This imaging technique can diagnose tumors, osteoporosis, deformities of bones, glenohumeral instability and cysts.

For AP(antero - posterior) and LAT (lateral) views X-ray beam is placed in front and sideways to the patient body respectively.

Pregnant women should inform the physician about their condition as the radiations might affect the fetus.

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Test Information is reviewed by: Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand), MBBS, MD Lab Medicine and written by Dr. Lipika Khurana, BDS, PGDHHM . The test details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any test. Last updated on: 22nd Aug 2026

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X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint AP & LAT Views test price for other cities

Price in	Bangalore	Rs. 357
Price in	New Delhi	Rs. 390
Price in	Lucknow	Rs. 450
Price in	Patna	Rs. 525
Price in	Kolkata	Rs. 504

FAQs related to X - Ray Left Shoulder Joint 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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