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Yes, that's why it is used to tell where bones are. The x-rays pass through the tissues like muscles and fat but are stopped by the bones.
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Why do you have xrays?
Usually to check for broken bones or bone malformations.
Where and why do you use xrays?
You get an xray taken at a hosbital and it is used to see if you have a fractured or broken bone
Do you need a cast if you bruised your elbow bone?
usually the doctor's will take a few xrays before deciding on anything. If the xrays show nothing than no, they will probably tell you to ice than heat and keep repeating it until the uncomfortable feeling goes away. But if the xrays show concerning results they will most likely send you to a orthopedic (bone doctor). Hope this helps!
Are there certain tests a doctor can do to see if you have bone disease?
Yes, they can perform blood tests, xrays, CAT Scans, MRI. Bone density test. They might also do a bone marrow test.
Why can't x-rays penetrate bone?
xrays can penetrate bone, the machine is set to a certain power level (kVp) so that an certain amount of penetration is used to give an optimal image.
Can a hip fracture heal without surgery?
she has been in an orthotic outer devise, so farno new bone growth has shown up on the xrays?
What do xrays have to do with the holocaust?
They experimented with xrays on the prisoners in the concentration camps. Mostly at Auschwitz.
What is an osteoblastic lesions?
It is an abnormality seen on X-rays where the bone is thicker or more dense in a specific area or areas. Both benign or malignant tumors can have this appearance. More commonly, malignant tumors are osteolytic, which means the bone appears to have a "hole" in it on xrays.
What is osteoblastic lesion?
It is an abnormality seen on X-rays where the bone is thicker or more dense in a specific area or areas. Both benign or malignant tumors can have this appearance. More commonly, malignant tumors are osteolytic, which means the bone appears to have a "hole" in it on xrays.
How long does it take for arthritis to show up on xrays?
It all depends on how serious the problem turns out to be. as the cartilage wears the bones of the joints come closer together or in time spurs may form which are a build up of bone where bone is wearing onto bone. that which shows up on xrays is the result of the damage done by arthritis. For example I have Rheumatoid arthritis and it took about 3 years from the time that I did not have a problem with my right elbow to the time I had to have it totally replaced. However I Have many other parts that still seem to be working fine.
How much does a series of knee xrays cost?
I just got my xrays taken for my left knee, it was four xrays for $100, it may be more other places
Why is it that sometimes when bones are x rayed they appear as white images?
Bones always appear as white images in regular xrays. However they arent really white because the film is clear, the plastic on the view box is white. But on xray film it is coated with a metalic layer. The xrays make the metalic layer stick to the film. So the black part of the film is where all the xrays reach the film. If the area on the xray is gray, then that means that some of the xrays are getting through implying that the structure is more dense than the black part. Soft tissue appears gray. The bone is a very dense structure allowing minimal to no xrays getting through. The film is then put through the processor and the film runs through chemicals that make the picture "stay" on the film. It is then rinsed and dried. Since the xrays make the metalic layer stick, none stick to the area of the bone because no radiation got through and the layer was washed off during processing. This is why bones appear white, they are the densest structure.
