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| Definition: | An X-ray used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
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| Alternative Names: | X-ray - bone(s)
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| How the test is performed: | The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an X-ray technician. You are asked to position the bone to be X-rayed on the table. The pictures are then taken, repositioning the bone for different views.
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| How to prepare for the test: | Inform the health care provider if you are pregnant. You must remove all jewelry.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experiences, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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| How the test will feel: | The X-rays themselves are painless; however, repositioning the bone may be uncomfortable.
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| Why the test is performed: | A bone X-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
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Review Date: 12/2/2001
Reviewed By: Evan Mair, M.D., Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
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