1. Skull X-Ray
Skull x-rays are conducted when an individual goes through an injury in their skull. An x-ray of the skull helps look at the bones around the skull, including the facial and cranial bones. This helps detect tumours and fractures, sinus infections or infections in the ear.
Parts diagnosed: Cranial bones, frontal bones, parietal bones, temporal bones, etc.
How is the test performed?
For this, patients are made to lie on the x-ray table or sit in a chair. Then, they are assisted by technicians to move their heads to different positions to take pictures.
2. Neck X-Ray
When individuals experience pain in their neck for a relatively long period, they are advised for a neck x-ray. Neck x-rays are conducted to detect dislocation of joints or fractures in the spinal cord.
Parts diagnosed: Neck, shoulder, upper back, spinal cord
How is the test performed?
Neck x-rays require 2-7 images. First, patients are made to lie on the x-ray table while pictures are captured in the machine. Then, they are asked to change the positions of their neck until the doctor gets the right image. A technician sits next to them throughout the procedure.
3. Chest X-Ray
Chest X-Rays are conducted when people experience severe chest pain, persistent cough, coughing blood or difficulty breathing. It helps diagnose conditions like fractures in the ribs or spine, lung cancer, tuberculosis, or any other disease in the chest or lungs.
Parts diagnosed: Lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.
How is the test performed?
There are two images taken for chest x-rays. Patients are asked to stand facing the x-ray machine for one picture and face sideways for another. They are asked to hold their breath while the pictures are taken.
4. Abdominal X-ray
This is performed when an individual is facing issues in their abdomen. Abdominal X-Rays are done when patients experience unexplained stomach pain or nausea. It is done to identify conditions like kidney stones, bladder stones or intestinal blockage.
Parts diagnosed: Spleen, stomach, and intestine.
How is the test performed?
Patients lie on their backs while the x-ray machine is placed over their abdomen. They are asked to hold their breath while pictures are captured in the machine. Patients are assisted on and off the table by a technician.
If need be, they are asked to stand so that the machine can take pictures of the side of their stomach.
5. Bone X-ray
Bone X-Rays are conducted to check conditions like fractures, dislocated joints, arthritis, cancer spreading through the bones, etc.
Parts diagnosed: Arm, leg, hand, foot, ankle, shoulder, knee, hip and hand
How is the test performed?
For this, patients are asked to place whichever bone is to be diagnosed on the X-ray table. Then, they are asked to position the bone differently while pictures are taken.
6. Joint X-Ray
Joint X-rays are conducted when an individual faces discomfort in their joints. It is done in order to look for problems like fractures, arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, etc.
Parts diagnosed: Knees, shoulders, hips, ankles or wrists
How is the test performed?
Patients are required to place the particular joint on the x-ray table. Technicians assist them in changing the position of the joints during the process.
7. Kidney, Ureter and Bladder X-ray
It is also known as KUB X-ray. KUB X-rays are conducted if individuals face trouble in their abdominal areas or have gastrointestinal problems. In addition, it is the first step in detecting problems related to the urinary tract. It identifies problems like kidney stones and checks the size and shape of the kidneys and bladders.
Parts diagnosed: Kidney, ureter, bladder.
How is the test performed?
Patients are asked to sit, lie, or stand sideways for the x-ray according to their needs. A trained technician accompanies them throughout the process.
