X - Ray Left Upper Femur - Hip AP View in New Delhi

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
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 radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Left Upper Femur - Hip AP View in New Delhi

What is X - Ray Left Upper Femur - Hip AP View in New Delhi?

X-ray Left Upper Femur - Hip AP View provides an image of the femur with the pelvic bone from the front side of the hips. This X-ray can provide information to detect any fracture misalignment, dislocations of hip bones.

Your doctor may advise you to take an X-ray of the left upper femur of the hip when you have symptoms met with an accident, fractured hip bone, or incase of excessive hip pain, groin pain, limp, swelling, or deformity in the hip. While taking the X-ray itself is safe and painless, but you may have some discomfort if you had recent surgery or an injury. The overall test may take 15-20 minutes. You will be asked to wear a gown, remove any clothing and jewellery for the test.