An X-ray can effectively identify joint and bone problems by exposing the body to a small dose of radiation to view internal images.
An X-ray is a quick and easy way to take a photo of the body and identify problems within the body. X-rays are recommended when there are suspected bone breaks, fractures or infections as they can produce images of the inside of the body.
X-rays use radiation, which finds it harder to pass through dense parts of the body such as bone, which shows up white on scans. Darker areas on images indicate where there is damage.
X-rays are useful for detecting many issues internally within the body and can highlight abnormalities within different areas. They can be useful to guide doctors and surgeons throughout certain procedures as they can help them view the inside of your body without having to make an incision.
X-rays can be very effective for detecting damage to bones and diagnosing a range of conditions which include fractures, breaks, joint dislocation and joint abnormalities.
X-rays can highlight failures in the heart as well as infection. Lung cancer and abnormalities in the lungs such as pneumonia can be identified by the use of an X-ray. Chronic health conditions such as cystic fibrosis can also be found.
An X-ray can diagnose scoliosis, a condition in the spine where an irregular curvature appears affecting individuals of all age ranges. X-rays can determine the severity and identify which treatment will be appropriate.
Your X-ray can be carried out either at 25 Harley Street, our outpatient and diagnostic centre in central London or at our boutique private hospital in Essex, Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford dedicated to providing high quality private healthcare. We work with full-time radiographers and are supported by consultant Radiologists to provide the most accurate X-ray results and diagnosis.
If you have been advised by a medical professional to get an X-ray scan, you can book this with us today by calling our London team on 020 7079 2100or our Essex team on 01245 801234. You can reach our bookings team every weekday between 8am-6pm. Otherwise you can use the below enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch to book you in.
