Universal Trauma Study
The format allows you to take an image of any joint or bone segment as directed by a doctor - from the hand to the hip joint. The study reveals fractures and cracks, dislocations and subluxations, narrowing of the joint space and marginal bone growths in arthrosis, areas of bone loss, bone cysts and tumor changes. You should contact an orthopedic traumatologist with the image and conclusion: the radiologist’s description states the picture, and the treatment tactics are determined by the clinician, taking into account the examination.
What does an x-ray show?
An X-ray image perfectly visualizes bone tissue and air environments: fractures and cracks, displacements, changes in joint spaces, bone growths, as well as lung tissue and its changes.
Soft tissues - ligaments, menisci, discs, cartilage - are practically invisible in the image. If the doctor suspects damage, an MRI or ultrasound is prescribed after the X-ray.
One projection or two
One projection gives a flat image, and pathology located at an unfortunate angle may go unnoticed. The second photograph, taken perpendicular to the first, eliminates this situation. In trauma, two views are the standard; shooting in one is used as screening or when the patient’s position is limited.
About radiation exposure
The dose for digital radiography is significantly lower than film and for most studies is comparable to several days of natural background radiation. However, the study is performed as prescribed by a doctor, and during pregnancy - only for health reasons with screening.