X-ray
What is an X-ray?
An x-ray is a picture taken of the inside of the body by a machine that sends
out rays of radiation energy. When these rays pass through skin and muscle they
are blocked by the bones and teeth, creating shadow effects. These shadows are
captured and displayed on a computer screen.
The different parts of your body have different body tissues which vary in
their absorption of the x-rays. This means bones, soft tissues and other
internal features can be seen on the screen in varying shades of grey.
Preparation
There is no preparation needed and there are no after effects.
Once at the practice, you may be required to change into a gown asked to remove
any jewellery or metallic items from your body as they may interfere with the
x-ray image.
Branches that offer this service