X - Ray Right Shoulder AP & LAT Views

Also referred as

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

Right Shoulder X-Ray – AP & Lateral Views

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The shoulder area comprises the shoulder joint, collar bone, shoulder blade, bone of the upper arm, and the skin and muscles around it. In X - Ray Right Shoulder AP & LAT Views, X-rays pass from the front to the back of the patient. The lateral view is taken from the patient’s side. X - Ray Right Shoulder Joint AP/LAT visualizes any fractures/dislocations closer to bones of the upper arm, shoulder, bone tumors, arthritis, osteoporosis, and degenerative diseases like calcium deposits in and around the area.

An X-ray uses radiation to create a picture of the area. A radiologist will assess the images and send a report. A plain X-ray usually takes 15 minutes. It is a safe and painless technique, as the radiation exposure is minimal.

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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: 1st Sep 2026

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

Price in	Bangalore	Rs. 357
Price in	Hyderabad	Rs. 440
Price in	Mumbai	Rs. 450
Price in	Kolkata	Rs. 504
Price in	Lucknow	Rs. 450

FAQs related to X - Ray Right Shoulder 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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